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

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuopio to Lapland by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain train Ic 65 / ...
    2. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain train Ic 23 / ...
    7h 18m
    €70–113

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus Ob5
    2. Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus bus N3007 / ...
    8h 5m
    €36–89

  3. Drive  505.6 km

    1. Drive from Kuopio to Rovaniemicar car 505.6 km
    6h 6m
    €96–138

  4. Fly to Rovaniemi

    1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane plane KUO - RVN
    6h 27m
    €161–441

  5. Bus via Kajaani

    1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Tulobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L3 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus bus
    3. Take the bus from 12 to Porokulma Ebus bus
    9h 53m
    €82–141

  6. Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport

    1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane plane KUO - KEM
    7h 23m
    €170–480

  7. Fly to Kittilä Airport

    1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane plane KUO - KTT
    6h 46m
    €209–568

Kuopio to Lapland by train

Calendar27Weekly Trains
Duration7h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 556.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Lapland, Finland?

You can take a train from Kuopio to Rovaniemi via Oulu in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linja-autoasema to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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