There are 5 ways to get from Tampere to Kontiolahti by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tampere to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 155 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Joensuutrain Hdm 723 / ...
7h 3m€53–87Train, bus
- Take the train from Tampere to Jyväskylätrain Ic 147 / ...
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori Ibus Jyväskylä - Pieksämäki - Varkaus - Joensuu / ...
7h 25m€63–81Drive 408.8 km
- Drive from Tampere to Kontiolahticar 408.8 km
5h 17m€75–108Train, fly
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
7h 39m€144–221Bus
- Take the bus from 2 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4bus Ob9 / ...
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori Ibus Jyväskylä - Pieksämäki - Varkaus - Joensuu / ...
7h 47m€55–65
Tampere to Kontiolahti by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Kontiolahti is to bus which costs €55 - €65 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Tampere to Kontiolahti is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Kontiolahti. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Kontiolahti linja-autoasema via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Koskikatu L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Kontiolahti. However, there are services departing from Tampere and arriving at Joensuu via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Tampere and Kontiolahti is 422 km. The road distance is 408.8 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Kontiolahti without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Tampere to Kontiolahti, including transfers.
Tampere to Kontiolahti bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 2 station.
Tampere to Kontiolahti train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
The best way to get from Tampere to Kontiolahti is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €65 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Kontiolahti, Finland?
You can take a train from Tampere to Rakentajantie P via Pieksämäki, Joensuu, and Joensuu in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 to Kontiolahti linja-autoasema via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4, Kauppatori I, and Koskikatu L in around 7h 47m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Tampere to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Pieksämäki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–45
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–45
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 2 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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More Questions & Answers
Tampere to Kontiolahti bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 station.
Tampere to Kontiolahti train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Kontiolahti is 409 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Tampere to Kontiolahti.
There are 106+ hotels available in Kontiolahti.