There are 6 ways to get from Vaasa to Joensuu 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 Vaasa to Tikkurilatrain Ic 48 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Joensuutrain Ic 5 / ...
8h 47m€113–177Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Jyväskylätrain
- Take the bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Joensuu, Bus stationbus
9h 22m€59–115Drive 485.8 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Joensuucar 485.8 km
6h 22m€92–133Fly from Vaasa Airport
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane VAA - JOE
7h 21m€173–486Bus
- Take the bus from Kauppapuistikko P to Tulobus Ob1
- Take the bus from Tulo to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3bus
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Kauppatori Ibus
10h 45m€67–88Bus to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie 4 to Söderpåras thbus
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane KOK - JOE
8h 2m€245–654
Vaasa to Joensuu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Joensuu is to bus which costs €65 - €90 and takes 10h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Joensuu is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Joensuu. However, there are services departing from Kauppapuistikko P and arriving at Kauppatori I via Tulo and Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Joensuu. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Joensuu via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Vaasa and Joensuu is 859 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 47m and costs €110 - €180.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Vaasa to Joensuu, including transfers.
Vaasa to Joensuu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kauppapuistikko P 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 47m and costs €110 - €180. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €490 and takes 7h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €90 and takes 10h 45m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Joensuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Joensuu via Tikkurila in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Joensuu Airport (JOE) twice daily.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–480
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Joensuu Airport via Umea, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €180–550
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €200–600
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–60
- 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
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Kauppapuistikko P to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Sepänkyläntie 4 to Söderpåras th
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–23
- Website
- INGSVA
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Booking & Getting There
Vaasa to Joensuu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Vaasa to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tikkurila 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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