There are 5 ways to get from Joensuu to Heinola 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 Joensuu to Lahtitrain Ic 8 / ...
4h 42m€53–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Lahti, Transport Centerbus 3006
- Take the bus from Matkakeskus D to Heinolan terveyskeskus Pbus 71 / ...
7h 36m€43–66Bus via Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Tulobus Joensuu - Varkaus - Pieksämäki - Jyväskylä / ...
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 to Kaivokatu Ebus Ob41
6h 9m€51–66Drive 301.2 km
- Drive from Joensuu to Heinolacar 301.2 km
3h 41m€57–82Fly, train, bus
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane JOE - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Lahtitrain
- Take the bus from Matkakeskus D to Kaivokatu Pbus
4h 59m€126–211
Joensuu to Heinola by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joensuu to Heinola is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Joensuu to Heinola is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Joensuu to Heinola. However, there are services departing from Kauppatori L and arriving at Kaivokatu E via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Joensuu to Heinola. However, there are services departing from Joensuu and arriving at Lahti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
The distance between Joensuu and Heinola is 411 km. The road distance is 301.2 km.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Heinola without a car is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €90.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Joensuu to Heinola, including transfers.
Joensuu to Heinola bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, depart from Kauppatori L station.
Joensuu to Heinola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Joensuu station.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Heinola is to train which takes 4h 42m and costs €50 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus via Jyväskylä, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 6h 9m.
What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Heinola, Paijat-Hame Region, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Joensuu to Lahti every 4 hours. Tickets cost €45–75 and the journey takes 3h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kauppatori L to Kaivokatu E via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 in around 6h 9m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Kauppatori L to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 to Kaivokatu E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Matkakeskus D to Kaivokatu P
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 010 4774 500
- Website
- koivistonauto.fi
Bus from Matkakeskus D to Kaivokatu P
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- koivistonauto.fi
Bus from Matkakeskus D to Heinolan terveyskeskus P
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Schedules at
- koivistonauto.fi
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Lahti, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Lahti, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
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Joensuu to Heinola bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, arrive at Tulo station.
Joensuu to Heinola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Lahti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joensuu to Heinola is 301 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Joensuu to Heinola.
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