There are 6 ways to get from Vaasa to Joensuu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Vaasa to Tamperetrain
- Take the train from Tampere to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Joensuutrain
8h 44m€78–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from Tulo to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3bus
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori Ibus
11h€64–90Drive 485.8 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Joensuucar 485.8 km
6h 22m€90–129Fly
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane VAA - JOE
6h 17m€172–472Train, bus
- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Jyväskylätrain
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori Ibus
8h 52m€72–100Train via Vantaa
- Take the train from Vaasa to Tikkurilatrain Ic 50 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Joensuutrain Ic 3 / ...
8h 57m€105–177
Vaasa to Joensuu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Joensuu is to train and bus which costs €70 - €100 and takes 8h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Joensuu is to fly which takes 6h 17m and costs €170 - €480.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Joensuu. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Kauppatori I via Tulo and Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Joensuu. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Joensuu via Tampere and Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
The distance between Vaasa and Joensuu is 632 km. The road distance is 485.8 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Joensuu without a car is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 8h 44m to get from Vaasa to Joensuu, including transfers.
Vaasa to Joensuu bus services, operated by INGSVA, depart from 2 station.
Vaasa to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Joensuu is to train which takes 8h 44m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €90 and takes 11h, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €480 and takes 6h 17m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Joensuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Joensuu via Tampere and Pieksämäki in around 8h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 to Kauppatori I via Tulo and Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 in around 11h.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–470
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Vaasa to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Pieksämäki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Seinäjoki to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Vaasa to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tikkurila to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- ingsva.fi
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–26
- Website
- https://www.ingsva.fi/?lang=en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Tulo to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- 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/
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More Questions & Answers
Vaasa to Joensuu bus services, operated by INGSVA, arrive at Tulo station.
Vaasa to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tampere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Joensuu is 486 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Vaasa to Joensuu.
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