Getting to North Karelia

If you want to arrive in North Karelia ecologically by train, you can admire the beautiful scenery along the way. Joensuu can be reached by rail from the south with a direct train connection. For example, when arriving from Tampere and Jyväskylä, there is one change on the way.

Rail buses departing from Joensuu railway station operate from the eastern side of Pielinen via Lieksa to Nurmes. By train, you can get close to destinations in the Bomba area, for example, and to Koli, when you get off at Vuonislahti. If you want to go to the Nightwish exhibition center in Kitee, for example, you can get off at Kitee station when arriving from the south.

You can reach North Karelia from different parts of Finland by bus. For example, there is a bus connection from Jyväskylä, Kuopio and Oulu to Joensuu without transfers.

You can also find bus schedules within the region in Matkahuolto's timetables. Joensuu's public transport serves internal city transfers and takes you within walking distance of many interesting destinations in the city center.

A new connection has started operating between Münich and Joensuu with Flixbus. Travel time is approximately 45-54 hours (two days).