Valtimo is a town in North Karelia, Finland, nowadays part of Nurmes.
By bus from Nurmes, Joensuu, Kajaani or Oulu. See Matkahuolto. From Nurmes you can also use the twice-weekly (W F) dial-a-ride service Katuri.
The Katuri dial-a-ride service of Nurmes serves also Valtimo. The Wednesday service from Nurmes connects to the local routes, which likewise drive Wednesdays and Fridays. See the routes, times, prices and phone numbers from the web page, check details when calling the driver, at latest 2–3 hr before the ride.
There is a supermarket in the centre.
There are two restaurants in the centre.
Beer. Nearest liquor store is in Nurmes.
2nd-order administrative division
Primary administrative division