There are 3 ways to get from Kuopio to Suomussalmi by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain Ic 65 / ...
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Terveyskeskus Pbus KAKS - Kajaani - Suomussalmi kk / ...
4h 32m€35–53Bus
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Tulobus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
- Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Suomussalmibus Kajaani - Suomussalmi kk / ...
5h 5m€45–57Drive 275.8 km
- Drive from Kuopio to Suomussalmicar 275.8 km
3h 21m€53–76
Kuopio to Suomussalmi by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Suomussalmi is to train and bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Suomussalmi is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Suomussalmi. However, there are services departing from Linja-autoasema and arriving at Suomussalmi via Kajaani matkakeskus L4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Kuopio and Suomussalmi is 270 km. The road distance is 275.8 km.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Suomussalmi without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 32m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kuopio to Suomussalmi, including transfers.
Kuopio to Suomussalmi bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, depart from Linja-autoasema station.
Kuopio to Suomussalmi bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, arrive at Tulo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuopio to Suomussalmi is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kuopio to Suomussalmi.
There are eight+ hotels available in Suomussalmi.
What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Suomussalmi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Linja-autoasema to Suomussalmi via Kajaani matkakeskus L4 in around 5h 5m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Terveyskeskus P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L4 to Suomussalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
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