There are 7 ways to get from Nurmes to Tampere by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus Nurmes - Nilsiä - Kuopio
- Take the train from Kuopio to Tamperetrain Ic 142 / ...
6h 31mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Nurmes to Joensuutrain
- Take the train from Joensuu to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Tamperetrain
8h 44m€65–109Bus
- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus Nurmes - Nilsiä - Kuopio
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to 2bus Ob91 / ...
7h 30mDrive 419.7 km
- Drive from Nurmes to Tamperecar 419.7 km
5h 11m€79–114Bus to Kajaani, fly, train
- Take the bus from 2 to Kainuun Keskussairaala Pbus
- Fly from Kajaani (KAJ) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KAJ - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Tamperetrain
6h 46m€162–258Bus to Kuopio, fly, train
- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KUO - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Tamperetrain
7h 52mTrain to Joensuu Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Nurmes to Joensuutrain
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane JOE - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Tamperetrain
7h 55m€157–245
Kajaani (KAJ) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nurmes to Tampere is to train which costs €65 - €110 and takes 8h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Nurmes to Tampere is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €75 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Nurmes to Tampere. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at 2 via Linja-autoasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Nurmes to Tampere. However, there are services departing from Nurmes and arriving at Tampere via Joensuu and Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Nurmes and Tampere is 445 km. The road distance is 419.7 km.
The best way to get from Nurmes to Tampere without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 31m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Nurmes to Tampere, including transfers.
Nurmes to Tampere bus services, operated by Rautalammin Auto, depart from 2 station.
Nurmes to Tampere train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Nurmes station.
The best way to get from Nurmes to Tampere is to bus which takes 7h 30m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs €65 - €110 and takes 8h 44m.
What companies run services between Nurmes, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland and Tampere, Finland?
You can take a bus from 2 to 2 via Linja-autoasema in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nurmes to Tampere via Joensuu and Pieksämäki in around 8h 44m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kajaani to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Kuopio to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–150
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Nurmes to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Nurmes to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 (017) 511 811
- [email protected]
- Website
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- rautalamminauto.fi
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Booking & Getting There
Nurmes to Tampere bus services, operated by Rautalammin Auto, arrive at Tulo station.
Nurmes to Tampere train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nurmes to Tampere is 420 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Nurmes to Tampere.
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