There are 5 ways to get from Lappeenranta to Kuopio by bus, train, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Armada to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Lappeenranta - Mikkeli - Jyväskylä
- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kuopiotrain Ic 63 / ...
4h 14m€39–58Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Armada to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Lappeenranta - Mikkeli - Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Tulobus Ob5
5h€32–41Train
- Take the train from Lappeenranta to Kouvolatrain Ic 8 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kuopiotrain Ic 63 / ...
4h 18m€46–73Drive 268.5 km
- Drive from Lappeenranta to Kuopiocar 268.5 km
3h 21m€51–74Bus, train via Oikokatu L
- Take the bus from Oikokatu L to Tulobus Lappeenranta - Mikkeli - Jyväskylä
- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kuopiotrain Ic 63 / ...
4h 16m€39–59
Lappeenranta to Kuopio by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kuopio is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h.
The fastest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kuopio is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lappeenranta to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Armada and arriving at Tulo via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
No, there is no direct train from Lappeenranta to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Lappeenranta and arriving at Kuopio via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Lappeenranta and Kuopio is 263 km. The road distance is 268.5 km.
The best way to get from Lappeenranta to Kuopio without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 14m and costs €35 - €60.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Lappeenranta to Kuopio, including transfers.
Lappeenranta to Kuopio bus services, operated by Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy, depart from Armada station.
Lappeenranta to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Lappeenranta station.
The best way to get from Lappeenranta to Kuopio is to train which takes 4h 18m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h.
What companies run services between Lappeenranta, Finland and Kuopio, Finland?
You can take a train from Lappeenranta to Kuopio via Kouvola in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Armada to Tulo via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat in around 5h.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Mikkeli to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lappeenranta to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Mikkeli to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- 0400 243 910
- [email protected]
- Website
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
Bus from Armada to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
Bus from Armada to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Armada to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Oikokatu L to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Armada to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Lappeenranta to Kuopio bus services, operated by Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy, arrive at Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat station.
Lappeenranta to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lappeenranta to Kuopio is 269 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Lappeenranta to Kuopio.
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