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13 h 29 min
1034 km.
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Kirkenes, Norway → Kuopio, Finland

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kirkenes to Kuopio

Composite routes from Kirkenes to Kuopio

Cheapest
13 h 29 min
Car
1034 km.
from $56
Other
26 h 14 min
Bus
763 km.
from $318.73
2 d 6 h 48 min
Bus, Train
766 km.
from $5.43
9 h
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $748.92
12 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
766 km.
from $713.05
38 h 42 min
762 km.
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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu,
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.57–$28.26
Bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Kuopio,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$19.57
Bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Jyvaskyla,
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$45.65–$65.22
Bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Kuopio,
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$20.65

Svipper

Phone:
+ 47 777 88 777
Website:
svipper.no/
Bus from Alta sentrum to Tromsø
Ave. Duration:
6h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Best Arctic

Phone:
+47 953 03 888
Email:
Website:
bestarctic.com/
Bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Rovaniemi
Ave. Duration:
9h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily

Länstrafiken Norrbotten

Phone:
0771-100 110
Email:
Website:
ltnbd.se/
Bus from Karesuando busstation to Vittangi
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$18.48
Bus from Vittangi busstation to Pajala
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$19.57

VisitInari.fi

Phone:
+358 40 179 6069
Email:
Website:
visitinari.fi/transfers/
Bus from Kirkenes to Inari
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$369.57–$402.17

Snelandia

Email:
Website:
snelandia.no/
Bus from Kirkenes sentrum to Varangerbotn
Ave. Duration:
1h 58m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00
Bus from Varangerbotn bussterminal to Gievdneguoika
Ave. Duration:
4h 39m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$36.96–$51.09
Bus from Varangerbotn bussterminal to Alta
Ave. Duration:
6h 24m
Frequency:
6 times a week
Estimated price:
$47.83–$70.65

Onni Bus

Phone:
+358 600 02010
Email:
Website:
onnibus.com/home
Bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu,
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$13.04–$18.48

Airlines

Finnair

Website:
finnair.com/
Plane from Kirkenes Airport to Kuopio
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$445.65
Plane from Ivalo to Kuopio
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$391.30
Plane from Ivalo to Joensuu
Ave. Duration:
5h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$336.96

Train operators

Finnish Railways (VR)

Phone:
+358 0100 3232
Website:
vr.fi/
Train from Kolari to Oulu
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13
Train from Oulu to Kuopio
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$44.57

Other operators

Havila

Phone:
+47 70 00 70 70
Email:
Website:
havilavoyages.com/nb/havn-til-havn
Other from Kirkenes kystrutekai to Tromsø
Ave. Duration:
35h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly

Hurtigruten

Phone:
+442031 317 799
Email:
Website:
hurtigruten.com
Other from Kirkenes kystrutekai to Tromsø
Ave. Duration:
35h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$315.22–$467.39

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Kuopio?

The cheapest way to get from Kirkenes to Kuopio is to bus and drive and train which costs $184.78 - $260.87 and takes 26h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Kuopio?

The fastest way to get from Kirkenes to Kuopio is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $228.26 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Kirkenes and Kuopio?

No, there is no direct bus from Kirkenes to Kuopio station. However, there are services departing from Kirkenes sentrum and arriving at Kuopio, Bus Station via Varangerbotn bussterminal, Alta sentrum, Tromsø Prostneset, Rovaniemi, Bus Station and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 42m.

How far is it from Kirkenes to Kuopio?

The distance between Kirkenes and Kuopio is 785 km.

How do I travel from Kirkenes to Kuopio without a car?

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Kuopio without a car is to car ferry and bus and train which takes 2 days 6h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kirkenes to Kuopio?

It takes approximately 8h 37m to get from Kirkenes to Kuopio, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kirkenes to Kuopio bus from?

Kirkenes to Kuopio bus services, operated by Snelandia, depart from Kirkenes sentrum station.

Bus or fly from Kirkenes to Kuopio?

The best way to get from Kirkenes to Kuopio is to fly which takes 8h 37m and costs $228.26 - $500 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 42m.

Where does the Kirkenes to Kuopio bus arrive?

Kirkenes to Kuopio bus services, operated by Snelandia, arrive at Varangerbotn bussterminal station.

What is the time difference between Kirkenes and Kuopio?

Kuopio is 1h ahead of Kirkenes. It is currently 08:03 in Kirkenes and 09:03 in Kuopio.

Where can I stay near Kuopio?

There are 156+ hotels available in Kuopio. Prices start at $74.23 per night.
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