There are 6 ways to get from Kuusamo to Joensuu by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kelantie to Tulobus Kuusamo - Suomussalmi - Kajaani
- Take the bus from 2 to Kauppatori Ibus Oulu - Kajaani - Joensuu
8h 29m€61–85Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kelantie to Tulobus
- Take the train from Kajaani to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Joensuutrain
10h 43m€85–135Drive 456.9 km
- Drive from Kuusamo to Joensuucar 456.9 km
5h 36m€96–139Fly from Kuusamo
- Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane KAO - JOE
8h 52m€232–664Bus to Rovaniemi, fly
- Take the bus from Kelantie to Lentoasemabus
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane RVN - JOE
8h 36m€135–461Bus to Oulu Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1bus
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane OUL - JOE
9h 49m€199–536
Kuusamo to Joensuu by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuusamo to Joensuu is to bus which costs €60 - €85 and takes 8h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Kuusamo to Joensuu is to drive which takes 5h 36m and costs €95 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuusamo to Joensuu. However, there are services departing from Kelantie and arriving at Kauppatori I via 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Kuusamo and Joensuu is 518 km. The road distance is 456.9 km.
The best way to get from Kuusamo to Joensuu without a car is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs €60 - €85.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Kuusamo to Joensuu, including transfers.
Kuusamo to Joensuu bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Kelantie station.
The best way to get from Kuusamo to Joensuu is to bus which takes 8h 29m and costs €60 - €85. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €230 - €700 and takes 8h 52m.
Kuusamo to Joensuu bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Tulo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuusamo to Joensuu is 457 km. It takes approximately 5h 36m to drive from Kuusamo to Joensuu.
What companies run services between Kuusamo, Finland and Joensuu, Finland?
You can take a bus from Kelantie to Kauppatori I via 2 in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Kuusamo (KAO) to Joensuu Airport (JOE) twice daily.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kuusamo to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €220–650
Flights from Rovaniemi to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–550
Flights from Oulu Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–480
Flights from Oulu Airport to Joensuu Airport via Tampere, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–480
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kelantie to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 2 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kelantie to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kelantie to Lentoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
- Phone
- +358 40 652 1082
- [email protected]
- Website
- Saaga Travel Oy
Bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Saaga Travel Oy
- Phone
- +358 8 822052
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nevakivi Oy
Bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–40
- Schedules at
- Nevakivi Oy
- Phone
- +358 (0) 40 722 2022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ruka Charter Oy
Bus from Kelantie to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Ruka Charter Oy
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