Flights & getting there
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Air
Kuopio Airport is 14km northeast of Kuopio. Finnair (www.finnair.fi) operates daily flights to/from Helsinki.
Transport Options
Kuopio airport is serviced by airport buses from Monday to Friday.
Boat
In summer, Saimann Laivamatkat Oy operates regular cruises between Kuopio and Savonlinna.
Bus
Services depart from the bus station. Express services include the following:
Helsinki (from €13, 5½ hours, frequent) Some require a change in Jyväskylä.
Jyväskylä (€22, two hours, frequent)
Savonlinna (€29, 2¾ hours, four daily) Change in Varkaus.
Train
Daily train services include the following:
Helsinki (from €22.20, 4½ hours, six daily)
Kajaani (from €9.70, 1¾ hours, five daily)
Mikkeli (from €9.20, 1¾ hours, four daily)
Oulu (from €19.70, 4¾ hours, four daily)
Change at Pieksämäki or Kouvola for other destinations.