There are 8 ways to get from Nurmes to Vaasa 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
- Take the train from Kuopio to Jyväskylätrain
- Take the train from Jyväskylä to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Vaasatrain
10h 20mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
- Take the bus from 12 to Tulobus Ob1
10h 25m€56–75Drive 454.8 km
- Drive from Nurmes to Vaasacar 454.8 km
5h 55m€84–122Bus to Kajaani, fly
- Take the bus from 2 to Kainuun Keskussairaala Pbus
- Fly from Kajaani (KAJ) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane KAJ - VAA
8h 27m€171–411Bus, train via Oulu
- Take the bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the train from Oulu to Kokkolatrain
- Take the bus from Kokkola Linja-autoasema to Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus Pbus 240 / ...
11h 4m€80–112Train
- Take the train from Nurmes to Joensuutrain
- Take the train from Joensuu to Tikkurilatrain S 4 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Vaasatrain
11h 45m€113–199Bus to Kuopio, fly
- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane KUO - VAA
8h 3mTrain to Joensuu Airport, fly
- Take the train from Nurmes to Joensuutrain
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane JOE - VAA
8h 30m€156–408
Kajaani (KAJ) to Vaasa Airport (VAA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nurmes to Vaasa is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nurmes to Vaasa is to drive which takes 5h 55m and costs €80 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Nurmes to Vaasa. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Tulo via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Nurmes to Vaasa. However, there are services departing from Nurmes and arriving at Vaasa via Joensuu and Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
The distance between Nurmes and Vaasa is 554 km. The road distance is 454.8 km.
The best way to get from Nurmes to Vaasa without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Nurmes to Vaasa, including transfers.
Nurmes to Vaasa bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from 2 station.
Nurmes to Vaasa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Nurmes station.
The best way to get from Nurmes to Vaasa is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Nurmes, Pohjois-Karjala, Finland and Vaasa, Finland?
You can take a bus from 2 to Tulo via 12 in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nurmes to Vaasa via Joensuu and Tikkurila in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kajaani to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–360
Flights from Kuopio to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–350
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–370
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Jyväskylä to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Nurmes to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Nurmes to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Nurmes to Vaasa bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Nurmes to Vaasa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nurmes to Vaasa is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 55m to drive from Nurmes to Vaasa.
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