
Eko Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£8
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£9
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 3 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
78 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kuopio to Iisalmi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kuopio to Iisalmi will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £8.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Kuopio to Iisalmi, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 78 km distance in an average of 1 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kuopio to Iisalmi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 78 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £8 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 54m Average total duration 1h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kuopio to Iisalmi:
A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kuopio to Iisalmi costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Iisalmi take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 24m.
The journey is about 7m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 7m by car) and roughly £4 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £15). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with VR.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Kuopio to Iisalmi trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:28 Kuopio | 1h04 | 21:32 Iisalmi | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 21:28 Kuopio | 1h04 | 22:32 Iisalmi | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Kuopio to Iisalmi run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:28, the last at 23:29. The fastest train covers the 78 km distance in 1h 4m.
Distance 78 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 1h 4m |
First train 4:28 |
Last train 23:29 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kuopio to Iisalmi by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Iisalmi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Kuopio to Iisalmi trains use the Kuopio to Iisalmi station pair. Use this guide to compare Kuopio and Iisalmi train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Kuopio has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Amarillo, Musta Lammas
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Kuopio. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Kuopio. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Kuopio: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kuopio: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuopio: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Kuopio, Rauhalahti Spa Hotel, Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi.
Iisalmi has practical services for this route, including Accessibility and Bike Parking.
Available at Iisalmi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Iisalmi: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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