Joensuu Railway Station
This is another one of Finland’s junction stations, where tracks cross in four different directions. It’s an excellent place to start a tour of the country through the railway system.
If you want to take advantage of this transport service, stay until the end! We give you all the information you need for your journey.
Four-Direction Junction Station
Joensuu is one of Finland’s junction stations where tracks cross in FOUR DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS, making it an excellent starting point for railway tours throughout the country. This unique configuration provides exceptional connectivity to multiple regions.
Joensuu train station is located specifically at Itaranta 12, 80100 Joensuu. You can use the attached location map to get there more easily.
The railway system has a 3-track freight yard. Track 1 runs trains heading to Pieksämäki. Track 2 is intended for Nurmes, while track 3 goes to Helsinki.
However, we have already mentioned that there are passenger train connections. This includes:
- Joensuu – Lappeenranta – Kouvola – Lahti – Helsinki
- Joensuu – Nurmes
- Joensuu – Pieksämäki
There are night trains from Helsinki to Oulu. There are even high-speed trains on the Karelia railway line, owned by InterCity.
Track Configuration
- Track 1: Pieksämäki direction
- Track 2: Nurmes direction
- Track 3: Helsinki direction
- 3-track freight yard for cargo operations
Passenger Connections
- Helsinki via Lappeenranta-Kouvola-Lahti
- Nurmes
- Pieksämäki
- Night trains to Oulu
Special Services
InterCity high-speed trains operate on the Karelia railway line, providing fast connections to major cities. Night trains are available for long-distance travel to Oulu.
Freight Operations
The station features a 3-track freight yard for cargo handling, making Joensuu an important logistics hub in eastern Finland.
If you want to know the arrival times of trains to Joensuu, below are different links where you can check them. It is very important to use different websites, as sometimes some of them may be outdated.
Most of them use the same data because Digitraffic has a database that other users can use to create such applications.
If you want to check train arrivals, click on the different links and you will see, for example, the train number, arrival time and the track on which the train arrives. On some platforms you will also see the train route or the train’s departure location. After that you will see which trains are scheduled to arrive next. However, I recommend that you check the schedules or routes from the official vr.fi websites, which we also leave below.
Check Arriving Trains:
Finland has an extensive railway network that allows travel to many different destinations around the country. If you want to check train schedules and departures from Joensuu station, you can use VR’s official website or mobile app. These are reliable sources, but there are also others available.
From VR’s website you will find an easy search function with which you can check the schedules and departures of trains departing from Joensuu station. You can choose a suitable train and check its schedules and possible connections.
If you want to check train departure times on your mobile device, you can download VR’s mobile app. The app allows you to check train departure times and departures anytime, anywhere. You can also buy train tickets directly through the app.
It is important to check train schedules in advance so that you can plan your trip as well as possible. You can also check exceptional train schedules and routes if they are available.
Traveling by train is an environmentally friendly and comfortable way to travel in Finland. Remember to check different sources and avoid schedule errors and train delays:
Check Departing Trains:
Ticket Machines Only
Previously VR ticket sales points made it easier to obtain tickets. Nowadays you have to use the train ticket machine located inside the station. See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
You can use the VR Matkalla mobile app. It is available on both the App Store for iOS and Play Store for Android. From there you can obtain different types of tickets depending on the service you want.
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Series tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Escort ticket (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
No Auto-Train Service
There is currently no auto-train parking service available. If you need this service, you can use large stations such as Helsinki Central Station, or another station that offers this service.
You can call customer service to find out what this service includes before going to the station. This information can be found at the end of this article.
No Exclusive VR Customer Parking Area
Joensuu railway station does not have an exclusive parking area for VR customers. Therefore, you can only use separate parking areas in the immediate vicinity of the station. We provide information about this here. If you are not familiar with Joensuu’s parking rules, you can find them here.
Parking is available in three zones with different rates:
Zone 1: €1.80/h (1st hour), then €2.50/h
- Niskakatu between Kirkkokatu–Kauppakatu
- Kirkkokatu between Suvantokatu–Koskikatu
- Kirkkokatu between Niskakatu–Siltakatu
- Kauppakatu between Niskakatu–Yläsatamakatu
- Torikatu between Suvantokatu–Koskikatu
- Torikatu between Siltakatu–Yläsatamakatu
Zone 2: €1.50/h
- Kauppakatu between Malmikatu–Suvantokatu
- Torikatu between Malmikatu–Suvantokatu
- Torikatu between Yläsatamakatu–Pohjoiskatu
Zone 3: €1.30/h
- Kirkkokatu between Suvantokatu–Malmikatu
- Malmikatu between Kirkkokatu–Torikatu
No Time Limit
There is no parking time limit on paid on-street parking spaces.
EuroPark Asemaparkki
Walking distance: 4 minutes
Covered parking
Open 24 hours a day
Asemankaari 9, 80100 Joensuu, Finland
Opening hours: 24/7
Pricing 24/7:
| Monday–Sunday | |
| 00:00–24:00 | €2.00/h (€0.50 per started 15 min) |
| 24-hour continuous parking | |
| First 24 hours | €14.00/24h |
| Second and third day | €13.00/24h |
| Following days | €7.00/24h |
| Week, 7 days | €68.00 |
Prices include VAT.
EuroPark P-Toriparkki
Walking distance: 11 minutes
Covered parking
Koskikatu 2, 80100 Joensuu, Finland
Open 24 hours a day
Opening hours: 24/7
Pricing 24/7:
| Monday–Saturday | |
| 07:00–19:00 | €2.00/h (50 cents per started 15 min) |
| 19:00–07:00 | €1.00/h (25 cents per started 15 min) |
| Sunday | |
| 00:00–24:00 | €1.00/h (25 cents per started 15 min) |
| 24-hour continuous parking | |
| 24h | €14.00, maximum charge per day |
Joensuun Pysäköinti Oy (Hallitie Parking House)
Walking distance: 30 minutes
Hallitie parking house
Covered parking
Hallitie 2, 80110 Joensuu, Finland
Hallitie parking house is located at Hallitie 2, 80110 Joensuu. It is in the immediate vicinity of Joensuu Science Park, Joensuu Arena, ice hockey halls, sports park, central field, bowling hall and Joensuu Laulurinne. There is a direct walking connection to the Science Park from the parking house. During various events, Hallitie parking house offers good and affordable parking.
The parking house is open Mon-Sun 6:00-22:00. The parking house’s customer service is located at Business Joensuu’s lobby service and is open Mon-Fri 8:00-16:00.
The maximum vehicle height in the parking house is 2.30 m. Trailers and motorcycles are not allowed to park in the parking house.
P-Kanavaranta
Elielinkuja Parking Area
EuroPark P-SOKOS
Walking distance: 10 minutes
Torikatu 20, 80100 Joensuu
Pricing 24/7:
| Monday–Sunday | |
| 00:00–24:00 | €2.00/h (50 cents per started 15 min) |
| Minimum charge | €1.00 |
Prices include VAT.
Koskikatu 2 Garage
Kauppakatu 21 Garage
No Luggage Lockers
The railway station currently does not have a locker service. We recommend that you always keep an eye on your belongings and do not leave them unattended.
Assistance Service Available
Train stations strive to be as people-friendly as possible and offer freedom of movement. For this reason, they have high platforms and barrier-free access to low-floor trains.
In addition, you can use the station’s assistance service. It is located at the north end of the station building, right next to the schedule displays. If you are interested in this, consider the following:
- Book at least 36 hours before your departure.
- Call the Accessible Travel Service at 0800 188 822.
- The service is free of charge.
- It operates Monday to Friday from 5:00-22:00. Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00-22:00.
Address
Itaranta 12
80100 Joensuu
Finland
Phone
VR Customer Service: 0100 3232
(€0.06/min, call charge applies)
International: +358 923 192 902
Accessible Travel: 0800 188 822 (Free)