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- Take the train from Kuopio to Helsinkitrain
- Take the ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinnferry
- Take the train from Tallinn to Tartutrain E35 / ...
11h 42m€81–137Bus via Helsinki
cheapest- Take the bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to 30-35bus Ob5
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 129 / ...
12h 18m€41–85Drive, ferry
- Drive from Kuopio to Helsinkicar
- Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
- Drive from Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D) to Tartucar
9h 7m€111–171Fly Kuopio to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane KUO - TAY
10h 15m€132–353Bus
- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Helsinki, Katajanokan Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Tartu bussijaambus 129 / ...
14h 36m€51–86Fly Kuopio to Lennart Meri International Airport, train
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane KUO - TLL
- Take the train from Ülemiste to Tartutrain
8h 38m€100–261Bus to Joensuu Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Kauppatori Ibus
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane JOE - TAY
13h 51m€166–412Train to Jyvaskyla Airport, fly to Tartu Ülenurme Airport
- Take the train from Kuopio to Jyväskylätrain
- Fly from Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV) to Tartu Ülenurme Airport (TAY)plane JYV - TAY
15h 33m€156–402
Kuopio to Tartu by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Tartu is to bus via Helsinki which costs €40 - €85 and takes 12h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Tartu is to fly and train which takes 8h 38m and costs €100 - €270.
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.
The distance between Kuopio and Tartu is 699 km.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Tartu without a car is to train and ferry which takes 11h 42m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Kuopio to Tartu, including transfers.
Kuopio to Tartu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 station.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Tartu is to bus via Helsinki which takes 12h 18m and costs €40 - €85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €130 - €360 and takes 10h 15m.
Kuopio to Tartu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 30-35 station.
Book your Kuopio to Tartu bus tickets online with Omio.
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.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kuopio to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 23m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–350
Flights from Kuopio to Lennart Meri International Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–250
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 28m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–370
Flights from Jyvaskyla Airport to Tartu Ülenurme Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–360
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- 06000 4300
- Website
- eckeroline.fi
Ferry from Helsinki Terminal 2 to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Schedules at
- Eckeroline
- Economy
- €20–30
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