The distance between Joensuu and Kemi is around 500km (311 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Joensuu to Kemi by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Kemi (KEM).
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Take the train to Kontiomäki and then to Kemi.
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Take the bus to T and then to 2.
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There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Kemi by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Joensuu and Kemi is around 500km (311 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 429km (267 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Joensuu and Kemi by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Kemi is to fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Kemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Joensuu and Kemi. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Joensuu to Kemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kontiomäki. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 15m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Joensuu and Kemi. Trains depart 3 times a week and will take around 7h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Joensuu and Kemi. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Joensuu to Kemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
Pohjolan Matka, Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Orajärven Bussit Oy and Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy run regular bus services between Joensuu and Kemi. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Joensuu and Kemi. Flights depart from Joensuu (JOE) and arrive at Kemi (KEM) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 25m.
There is no direct flight from Joensuu to Kemi. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 2h 45m (not including layover time).
The flight from Joensuu to Kemi typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Joensuu (JOE) and and arrive into Kemi (KEM).
The closest major airport to Kemi is Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) which is approximately 97km (60 miles) from Kemi. Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) and Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Joensuu and Kemi. The distance is around 500km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Kemi is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 45m | €215($215) | 5 times a week | 986km (613 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 15m | €70($70) | 3 times a week | 521km (324 miles) |
Train via Kajaani | 10h 10m | €85($85) | once a week | 704km (438 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 25m | €6($6) | once daily | 554km (344 miles) |
Bus via Iisalmi linja-autoasema | 8h 25m | €64($64) | 5 times a week | 531km (330 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €71($71) | on demand | 500km (311 miles) |
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J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Orajärven Bussit Oy
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
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Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kemi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.