Rome2Rio

How to get fromKuopio to Kirkenesby bus, car, plane, or train

Find Transport to Kirkenes

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Kuopio to Kirkenes by bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus Ob5
    2. Take the bus from Oulu linja-autoasema to Rovaniemi linja-autoasemabus bus
    3. Take the bus from 1 to Petsamontie 7bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenesbus bus
    18h 15m
    kr 4,972–6,347

  2. Fly to Kirkenes Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane plane KUO - KKN
    11h 10m
    kr 1,914–5,412

  3. Drive 1,029.9 km

    1. Drive from Kuopio to Kirkenescar car 1,029.9 km
    12h 51m
    kr 2,103–3,038

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain train
    2. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus bus
    18h 35m
    kr 6,354–7,596

  5. Bus via Kajaani

    1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Oulu linja-autoasema to Rovaniemi linja-autoasemabus bus
    4. Take the bus from 5 to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus bus
    20h 20m
    kr 6,384–7,149

  6. Fly to Ivalo, bus

    1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Ivalo (IVL)plane plane KUO - IVL
    2. Take the bus from Ivalo Airport to Kirkenesbus bus
    11h 12m
    kr 7,138–12,037

Kuopio to Kirkenes by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration18h 15mAverage Duration
Ticketkr 4,972Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuopio to Kirkenes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,048.1 km
  • Duration: 18h 15m

What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Kirkenes, Norway?

You can take a bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Kirkenes via Oulu linja-autoasema, 1, and Ivalo in around 18h 15m. Alternatively, Finnair, Scandinavian Airlines, and Widerøe fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) once daily.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Norway

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers