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How to get fromTallinn to Kareliaby bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tallinn to Karelia by bus, train, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain train S 9 / ...
    3. Take the train from Joensuu to Uimaharjutrain train
    9h 58m
    €125–196

  2. Ferry, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry ferry
    2. Drive from Helsinki to Kareliacar car
    8h 35m
    €110–170

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Joensuu, Bus stationbus bus N1206 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Joensuu to Purolabus bus 460
    13h 45m
    €132–192

  4. Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Joensuu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane plane TLL - JOE
    2. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Uimaharjubus bus
    8h 55m
    €174–392

  5. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Pasila to Joensuutrain train S 9 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Joensuu to Purolabus bus 460
    11h 11m
    €153–235

  6. Ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Joensuu Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane plane HEL - JOE
    3. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Uimaharjubus bus
    8h 43m
    €207–302

  7. Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Kuopio, bus, train

    1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane plane TLL - KUO
    2. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 4 to 2bus bus
    3. Take the train from Joensuu to Uimaharjutrain train
    11h 58m
    €164–370

Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€107Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 639.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Karelia, Finland?

You can take a bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Karelia via Joensuu and Purola in around 13h 45m.

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