There are 9 ways to get from Varkaus to Vaasa 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 Varkaus to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Tamperetrain
- Take the train from Tampere to Vaasatrain
7h 3m€66–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 3 to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Tulo to Kauppapuistikko Ebus Ob1
9h 8m€48–64Bus, train via Vaasanpuistikko 20 / Kauppahalli
- Take the bus from 3 to Tulobus
- Take the train from Jyväskylä to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the bus from Seinäjoen matkakeskus to Vaasanpuistikko 20 / Kauppahallibus 131 / ...
7h 45m€60–82Drive 392.6 km
- Drive from Varkaus to Vaasacar 392.6 km
5h 13m€84–120Bus to Kuopio, fly
- Take the bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane KUO - VAA
7h 28m€150–454Bus, train
- Take the bus from 3 to Tulobus
- Take the train from Jyväskylä to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Vaasatrain
7h 15m€56–82Train to Joensuu Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkaus to Joensuutrain
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane JOE - VAA
7h 45m€156–436Train, train to Jyvaskyla Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkaus to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Jyväskylätrain
- Fly from Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane JYV - VAA
9h 8m€160–473Train, train to Helsinki Airport, fly
- Take the train from Varkaus to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane HEL - VAA
7h 45m€132–272
Varkaus to Vaasa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varkaus to Vaasa is to bus which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Varkaus to Vaasa is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Varkaus to Vaasa. However, there are services departing from 3 and arriving at Kauppapuistikko E via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 and Tulo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Varkaus to Vaasa. However, there are services departing from Varkaus and arriving at Vaasa via Pieksämäki and Tampere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Varkaus and Vaasa is 505 km. The road distance is 392.6 km.
The best way to get from Varkaus to Vaasa without a car is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Varkaus to Vaasa, including transfers.
Varkaus to Vaasa bus services, operated by Savonlinja, depart from 3 station.
Varkaus to Vaasa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Varkaus station.
The best way to get from Varkaus to Vaasa is to train which takes 7h 3m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €65 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Varkaus, Finland and Vaasa, Finland?
You can take a train from Varkaus to Vaasa via Pieksämäki and Tampere in around 7h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 3 to Kauppapuistikko E via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 and Tulo in around 9h 8m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kuopio to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–440
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–400
Flights from Jyvaskyla Airport to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–440
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Vaasa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Varkaus to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tampere to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Jyväskylä to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Jyväskylä to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Varkaus to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Varkaus to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Jyväskylä
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Varkaus to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 15 7600 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from 3 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–27
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from 3 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–27
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from 3 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–27
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 6 2669102
- [email protected]
- Website
- Urpolan Liikenne Ky
Bus from Seinäjoen matkakeskus to Vaasanpuistikko 20 / Kauppahalli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- Urpolan Liikenne Ky
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–22
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Kauppapuistikko E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
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Varkaus to Vaasa bus services, operated by Savonlinja, arrive at Tulo station.
Varkaus to Vaasa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varkaus to Vaasa is 393 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Varkaus to Vaasa.
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