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

The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Tartu is to bus via Helsinki which costs €40 - €110 and takes 12h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Tartu is to train and fly which takes 7h 52m and costs €150 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Kuopio and Tartu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Tartu. However, there are services departing from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 and arriving at Tartu bussijaam via Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and Tallinna bussijaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Kuopio to Tartu?

The distance between Kuopio and Tartu is 699 km.

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

The best way to get from Kuopio to Tartu without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 45m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 11h 45m to get from Kuopio to Tartu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuopio to Tartu bus from?

Kuopio to Tartu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 station.

Bus or fly from Kuopio to Tartu?

The best way to get from Kuopio to Tartu is to bus via Helsinki which takes 12h 18m and costs €40 - €110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Kuopio to Tartu bus arrive?

Kuopio to Tartu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 30-35 station.

How do I get a bus ticket from Kuopio to Tartu?

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Where can I stay near Tartu?

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Kuopio to Tartu - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kuopio to Tartu by train, ferry, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Helsinkitrain
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
3. Take the train from Tallinn to Tartutrain E35 / ...
11h 45m
€84–139
Bus via Helsinki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to 30-35bus Ob5
2. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 129 / ...
12h 18m
€41–105
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Kuopio to Helsinkicar
2. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
3. Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Tartucar
9h 7m
€113–174
Fly Kuopio to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane KUO - TAY
10h 15m
€136–374
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Helsinki, Katajanokan Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 129 / ...
14h 31m
€54–109
Fly Kuopio to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
1. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane KUO - TLL
2. Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
8h 42m
€102–279
Train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Tikkurilatrain
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane HEL - TAY
7h 52m
€156–328
Train to Jyvaskyla Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
1. Take the train from Kuopio to Jyväskylätrain
2. Fly from Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane JYV - TAY
15h 33m
€157–413

Kuopio to Tartu by train, tram, and ferry

20Weekly Services

11h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 699 km
Duration: 11h 45m

What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Tartu, Estonia?

You can take a bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Tartu bussijaam via 30-35, Kampintori, Länsiterminaali 2, Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2, and Tallinna bussijaam in around 12h 18m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Kuopio (KUO) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY) 3 times a day.

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