The cheapest and fastest trains from Lappeenranta to Joensuu
Cheapest price
£26
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
2 h 6 m
Average duration
2 h 20 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
190 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lappeenranta to Joensuu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lappeenranta to Joensuu will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £26.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lappeenranta for Joensuu every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 190 km distance in an average of 2 h 20 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 33 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.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lappeenranta to Joensuu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lappeenranta to Joensuu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £8, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 190 km
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£22 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price |
3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 29m Average total duration 14h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Lappeenranta to Joensuu train times
The table below shows live departures for Lappeenranta to Joensuu trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 14:23 Lappeenranta | 2h06 | 16:29 Joensuu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lappeenranta to Joensuu
Trains from Lappeenranta to Joensuu run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 30m. 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 01:02, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 190 km distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 190 km |
Average train duration 2h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 01:02 |
Last train 20:41 |
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FAQs: Lappeenranta to Joensuu train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lappeenranta to Joensuu 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 Joensuu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lappeenranta and Joensuu
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with 24/7 access.
- Giggling Marlin
- Lalo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Patria
- Original Sokos Hotel Lappee
- Hotel Rakuuna
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-2 for trains to regional destinations and Russia
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station building.
- Restaurant Rosso Joensuu
- Ravintola Kerubi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel
- Scandic Joensuu
- Hotel GreenStar
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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