Arriving in Joensuu and Karelia UAS
Flights between Helsinki and Joensuu
The closest international airport is Helsinki-Vantaa airport (HEL).
Finnair flies between Helsinki and Joensuu once or twice a day. Flight time is about 1 hour.
The Joensuu airport is located about 11 km from the Joensuu city centre. A bus leaves after each flight from the airport to the city centre. Airport info.
Check the website of Helsinki airport for practical information.
General information on transport to/from the Helsinki airport (trains, buses, taxis, car rentals).
Trains between Helsinki and Joensuu
There are several trains daily from Helsinki (and Helsinki airport) to Joensuu. The train trip will last about 4,5 hours.
The price of a single ticket changes according to the date of purchase and travel. To get a good price, buy your ticket well in advance! The railway station is located beneath the Helsinki-Vantaa airport and in Joensuu, right next to the city centre.
Timetables and prices
Accommodation
Most of the hotels are conveniently located in the Joensuu city centre, close to the railway station and our campuses. Here are three options with set price for Karelia International Week’s participants:
- Single room including Karelian breakfast 110 €/night
- Twin/double room including Karelian breakfast 130 €/night
- Parking 10 €/night
- Reservations with a special code KARELIA25 from our website https://www.lietsuhotel.fi/en/ or from reception [email protected] /+358 44 7520 500
- Changes and cancellations are for free until 24 hours prior to the arrival
- Payment on site with a card or euros. Invoicing is also possible (invoicing fee 8 € /invoice)
- The special price is valid between 24–28 February 2025, during the Karelia UAS International Week
- Single room 123 €/night
- Double room 143€/night
- Superior room: +20€/night
- Extra bed: +25€/night
- The prices include accommodation, a buffet breakfast, access to the evening sauna, and Wi-Fi in all rooms.
- Reservations with a special code BKARELIAKV on website www.sokoshotels.fi or directly through the hotel reception: [email protected] / +358 20 1234663.
- Room reservations must be made by 2 February 2025, after which bookings at the same rate will only be available based on room availability.
- Reservations can be cancelled until 6 PM on the day of arrival.
- The special price is valid between 24–28 February 2025, during the Karelia UAS International Week
- Single room, including breakfast 87 €/night
- Double room, including breakfast 99€/night
- Reservations with a special code KARELIA9 from reception [email protected] /+358 10 423 9390
- Room reservations must be made by 25 January 2025.
- Cancellations are free of charge up to 14 days prior to arrival.
- The special price is valid between 24–28 February 2025, during the Karelia UAS International Week.