There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Karelia by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Joensuutrain Ic 5 / ...
- Take the bus from Joensuu to Uimaharjubus 460 / ...
6h 52m€124–176Drive 509.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Helsinki to Kareliacar 509.9 km
6h€97–139Bus via Varkaus
- Take the bus from 29 to 3bus Ob5
- Take the bus from 3 to Kauppatori Ibus
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Purolabus 460
10h 14m€110–151Fly, bus, taxi
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Uimaharjubus
- Take the taxi from Uimaharju to Kareliataxi
5h 52m€175–265Bus
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus stationbus 3006
- Take the bus from Joensuu to Purolabus 460
10h 25m€121–167
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Karelia is to drive which costs €95 - €140 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Karelia is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 5h 52m and costs €170 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Karelia. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Purola via 3 and Kauppatori L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 14m.
The distance between Helsinki and Karelia is 555 km. The road distance is 509.9 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Karelia without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 52m and costs €120 - €180.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Helsinki to Karelia, including transfers.
Helsinki to Karelia bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Karelia bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 3 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Karelia is 510 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Helsinki to Karelia.
There are three+ hotels available in Karelia.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Karelia, Finland?
You can take a bus from 29 to Karelia via 3, Kauppatori L, and Purola in around 10h 14m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- 013 122 324
- tilausajot@skl.fi
- Website
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
Bus from Joensuu to Uimaharju
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–12
- Schedules at
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
Bus from Kauppatori L to Purola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
Bus from Kauppatori L to Uimaharju
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Schedules at
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
Bus from Joensuu to Purola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–26
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- info@soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–27
- Website
- Savonlinja
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Estimated price
- €55–70
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