There are 6 ways to get from Kontiolahti to Helsinki by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Joensuu to Helsinkitrain Ic 8 / ...
6h 4m€65–106Bus via Varkaus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to 3bus Joensuu - Heinävesi - Varkaus
- Take the bus from 3 to 30-35bus Ob5
9h 9m€39–59Drive 451.3 km
- Drive from Kontiolahti to Helsinkicar 451.3 km
5h 15m€86–124Line 202 bus to Joensuu Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Vierevänniementie E to Kauppatori Ibus
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane JOE - HEL
4h 20m€116–190Bus
- Take the bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 3006
9h 45m€51–84Bus to Kajaani, fly
- Take the bus from Vaskela P to Kainuun Keskussairaala Pbus
- Fly from Kajaani (KAJ) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KAJ - HEL
6h 25m€155–241
Kontiolahti to Helsinki by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kontiolahti to Helsinki is to bus via Varkaus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kontiolahti to Helsinki is to line 202 bus and fly which takes 4h 20m and costs €110 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Kontiolahti to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Vierevänniementie E and arriving at 30-35 via Kauppatori L and 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kontiolahti to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Joensuu and arriving at Helsinki via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Kontiolahti and Helsinki is 496 km. The road distance is 451.3 km.
The best way to get from Kontiolahti to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kontiolahti to Helsinki, including transfers.
Kontiolahti to Helsinki bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, depart from Kauppatori L station.
Kontiolahti to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Joensuu station.
The best way to get from Kontiolahti to Helsinki is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Varkaus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 9m.
What companies run services between Kontiolahti, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Joensuu to Helsinki every 4 hours. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 4h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Vierevänniementie E to 30-35 via Kauppatori L and 3 in around 9h 9m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Kajaani to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Kauppatori L to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Kauppatori L to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–27
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 3 to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- 013 122 324
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
Bus from Vierevänniementie E to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–6
- Schedules at
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Helsinki, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Vaskela P to Kainuun Keskussairaala P
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
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Booking & Getting There
Kontiolahti to Helsinki bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, arrive at 3 station.
Kontiolahti to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kontiolahti to Helsinki is 451 km. It takes approximately 5h 15m to drive from Kontiolahti to Helsinki.
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