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Murmansk → Kuopio

Murmansk to Kuopio by bus

Kuopio lies 718 km (446 mi) south-west of Murmansk, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 13 h 8 min including stops, over roughly 876 km (544 mi) of road.

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The two ends, side by side
MurmanskKuopio
CountryRussiaFinland
Population295,374125,462
Elevation75 m (246 ft)90 m (295 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Moscow)UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki)

What changes when you arrive in Kuopio

Crossing from Russia into Finland: money changes from the Ruble to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.

Where to book buses from Murmansk to Kuopio

FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Kuopio

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Common questions

How far is Kuopio from Murmansk?

718 km (446 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Murmansk; by road roughly 876 km (544 mi).

How long does it take to get from Murmansk to Kuopio by bus?

About 13 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Murmansk and Kuopio?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Kuopio?

The Euro (EUR).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.