There are 5 ways to get from Kuopio to Kokkola 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 Kuopio to Iisalmitrain
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Ylivieskatrain
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Kokkolatrain
4h 59m€40–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1bus Ob91 / ...
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 to Tulobus Ob44
6h 15m€28–52Drive 313.6 km
- Drive from Kuopio to Kokkolacar 313.6 km
4h 10m€59–86Fly
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane KUO - KOK
6h 24m€187–463Bus, train
- Take the bus from Puijonlaaksontie P to Tulobus
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Ylivieskatrain
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Kokkolatrain
5h 45m€43–69
Kuopio to Kokkola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Kokkola is to bus which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Kokkola is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Kokkola. However, there are services departing from Linja-autoasema and arriving at Tulo via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Kokkola. However, there are services departing from Kuopio and arriving at Kokkola via Iisalmi and Ylivieska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
The distance between Kuopio and Kokkola is 311 km. The road distance is 313.6 km.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Kokkola without a car is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Kuopio to Kokkola, including transfers.
Kuopio to Kokkola bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Linja-autoasema station.
Kuopio to Kokkola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Kokkola is to train which takes 4h 59m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €55 and takes 6h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €180 - €470 and takes 6h 24m.
What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Finland?
You can take a train from Kuopio to Kokkola via Iisalmi and Ylivieska in around 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linja-autoasema to Tulo via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 in around 6h 15m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kuopio to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €140–420
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Iisalmi to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Ylivieska to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Iisalmi to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Ylivieska to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Omni Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–19
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €24–35
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Puijonlaaksontie P to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
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Booking & Getting There
Kuopio to Kokkola bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1 station.
Kuopio to Kokkola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Iisalmi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuopio to Kokkola is 314 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kuopio to Kokkola.
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