There are 6 ways to get from Tampere to Kitee by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Tampere to Riihimäkitrain R
- Take the train from Riihimäki to Lahtitrain G
- Take the train from Lahti to Kiteetrain S 9 / ...
7h 49m€67–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4bus Ob9
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori Ibus
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie Ibus 500
8h 33m€65–84Train, bus
- Take the train from Tampere to Jyväskylätrain
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori Ibus
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie Ibus 500
8h 8m€74–98Drive 442.4 km
- Drive from Tampere to Kiteecar 442.4 km
5h 34m€93–134Fly from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport, bus
- Fly from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane TMP - JOE
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie Ibus
11h 29m€124–350Train to Helsinki Airport, fly, bus
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie Ibus
7h 28m€145–233
Tampere to Kitee by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Kitee is to bus which costs €65 - €85 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Tampere to Kitee is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Kitee. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Hovintie I via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Kauppatori L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Kitee. However, there are services departing from Tampere and arriving at Kitee via Riihimäki and Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Tampere and Kitee is 494 km. The road distance is 442.4 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Kitee without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Tampere to Kitee, including transfers.
Tampere to Kitee bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 2 station.
Tampere to Kitee train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
The best way to get from Tampere to Kitee is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €85 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Kitee, Finland?
You can take a train from Tampere to Hovintie I via Riihimäki, Lahti, Kitee, and Kitee rautatieasema in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 to Hovintie I via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Kauppatori L in around 8h 33m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Tampere–Pirkkala Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 8m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–320
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Riihimäki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Riihimäki to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lahti to Kitee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Kauppatori L to Hovintie I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 2 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Tampere to Kitee bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 station.
Tampere to Kitee train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Riihimäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Kitee is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Tampere to Kitee.
Book your Tampere to Kitee train tickets online with Omio.
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