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How to get fromJoensuu to Nivalaby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Joensuu to Nivala by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Tulobus bus Joensuu - Kaavi - Iisalmi
    2. Take the train from Iisalmi to Nivalatrain train H 491 / ...
    6h 21m
    €49–64

  2. Bus, train via Kuopio

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kuopio to Iisalmitrain train
    3. Take the train from Iisalmi to Nivalatrain train
    6h 47m
    €37–71

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Joensuu to Pieksämäkitrain train
    2. Take the train from Pieksämäki to Iisalmitrain train
    3. Take the train from Iisalmi to Nivalatrain train
    7h 21m
    €56–93

  4. Drive  331.8 km

    1. Drive from Joensuu to Nivalacar car 331.8 km
    4h 28m
    €63–91

Joensuu to Nivala by bus, foot, and train

Calendar6Weekly Services
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 339.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Nivala, Finland?

You can take a train from Joensuu to Nivala via Pieksämäki and Iisalmi in around 7h 21m.

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