What is the cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Sodankylä?

The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Sodankylä is to bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuopio to Sodankylä?

The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Sodankylä is to fly and bus which takes 7h 32m and costs €180 - €500.

Is there a direct bus between Kuopio and Sodankylä?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Sodankylä. However, there are services departing from Linja-autoasema 1 and arriving at 2 via Oulu linja-autoasema and 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.

How far is it from Kuopio to Sodankylä?

The distance between Kuopio and Sodankylä is 692 km. The road distance is 634.1 km.

How do I travel from Kuopio to Sodankylä without a car?

The best way to get from Kuopio to Sodankylä without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 20m and costs €75 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Kuopio to Sodankylä?

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Kuopio to Sodankylä, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuopio to Sodankylä bus from?

Kuopio to Sodankylä bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Linja-autoasema 1 station.

Where does the Kuopio to Sodankylä bus arrive?

Kuopio to Sodankylä bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.

Can I drive from Kuopio to Sodankylä?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuopio to Sodankylä is 634 km. It takes approximately 7h 36m to drive from Kuopio to Sodankylä.

Where can I stay near Sodankylä?

There are 29+ hotels available in Sodankylä.

Kuopio to Sodankylä - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain
2. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
3. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to 2bus
10h 20m
€77–156
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob5
2. Take the bus from Oulu linja-autoasema to Rovaniemi linja-autoasemabus
3. Take the bus from 5 to 2bus
10h 45m
€61–87
Drive 634.1 km
1. Drive from Kuopio to Sodankyläcar 634.1 km
7h 36m
€116–168
Fly from Kuopio, bus
1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane KUO - RVN
2. Take the bus from Lentoasema to 2bus
7h 32m
€189–495
Bus via Kuusamo
1. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulobus
2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Kelantiebus
3. Take the bus from Kelantie to ABC pihabus 5
4. Take the bus from ABC piha to 2bus
14h
€103–130
Train to Jyvaskyla Airport, fly, bus
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Jyväskylätrain
2. Fly from Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane JYV - RVN
3. Take the bus from Lentoasema to 2bus
11h 25m
€187–479

Kuopio to Sodankylä by train and bus

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10h 20mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 692 km
Duration: 10h 20m

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

You can take a bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to 2 via Oulu linja-autoasema and 5 in around 10h 45m.

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