Arrival
Transport to Bomba and Bomba
Bomba is a unique and beautiful tourist destination in Nurmes, located in the traditional landscapes of North Karelia, with a genuine Karelian character. Depending on your travel plans and your starting point, sometimes the most carefree and environmentally friendly option is to travel by train to Bomba. If you want to explore the charming villages of the region, explore the fabulous secrets of the area extensively even on a weekend, a car is your recommended mode of transport. In summer, even longer journeys can be easily made on a bike or walking along the peaceful boulevards.
Transport connections to Bomba in North Karelia
Bomba is a tourist area in Nurmes, so Nurmes is your destination if you use public transport. Transport connections to Bomba in North Karelia by public transport, by boat or by car.
By train
You can get to Nurmeck by a commuter train from Joensuu, which has good connections to Helsinki. The journey by urban train takes about two hours, with trains arriving and departing twice a day. The train journey is therefore the most carefree and natural way to get to Nurmes via the railway station, which is steeped in history. Check the VR website for more detailed train timetables.
By bus
Do you prefer public transport as your mode of transport? Then you should hop on a bus! There are several daily bus services from Joensuu and Kajaani to Nurmecka. The same bus runs from Joensuu all the way to Kajaani. There are also buses to Nurmecie via Kuopio. Please check the bus timetables on Matkahuolto’s website.
By car
There are many roads leading to Bomba, with scenery that is also favourable for all car passengers. From Joensuu, Kuopio and Kajaani it takes about 1.5 hours by car. If you arrive from Helsinki, the journey takes about 6 hours. For caravanners, the campsite is located at Hyvärilä Youth and Tourism Centre.
Carpooling service
The Carpooling online app allows you to conveniently offer or request a ride at the cost of fuel. You can share a ride for only part of the journey or pick up a driver along the way. Read more
By boat
Bomba is also easily accessible by water in the breathtaking scenery of the Pielinen! You will find the boat refuelling point at Break Sokos Hotel Bomba, and the guest marinas either at Break Sokos Hotel Bomba or in the centre of Nurmes. The marinas also have a water and electricity point, while the marina in the centre of Nurmes also has a septic tank emptying point for boaters.
By air
You can choose your flight route to Bomba if you wish. The nearest airports are Kuopio, Joensuu and Kajaani, with direct flights to Helsinki-Vantaa airport. It takes about an hour to fly from Helsinki to these cities. The most convenient way to get to Bomba from the airports is to arrange a ride with an accommodation company or rent a car at the airport. Please note that there is no car rental in Nurmes. Buses run daily from Joensuu and Kajaani to Bomba. Check flight schedules on Finavia’s website
How to get around Bomba?
Jump on board Katuri
Katuri service is a call-controlled regular service. Katuri drivers know the area like the back of their hand and are ready to take you around the villages and towns of Nurmes. Katuri rides are available on request from door to door or from an agreed location on weekdays between 8 am and 5 pm. Read the instructions on the City of Nurmes website.
Taxi for detailed timetables
It is recommended to book a taxi in advance if you already know your timetable. The telephone number of the taxi centre is 0800 02120.
Experience Bomba with equipment hire
If the weather is nice, it’s definitely worth hopping on a bike and exploring the peaceful and clean nature of the Bomba area. Read more about equipment rental.