The distance between Joensuu and Kemijärvi is around 598km (371 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 10 different ways to get from Joensuu to Kemijärvi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kemijärvi → Joensuu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Rovaniemi (RVN) then take the bus to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.
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Take the train to Kontiomäki then Rovaniemi and then to Kemijärvi.
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Take the bus to 3 then Kuusamo Kelantie and then to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.
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There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Kemijärvi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 9h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Joensuu and Kemijärvi is around 598km (371 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 471km (292 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Joensuu and Kemijärvi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Kemijärvi is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Kemijärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Joensuu and Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Joensuu to Kemijärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kontiomäki and Rovaniemi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Joensuu and Kemijärvi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 35m, 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 Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 9h 60m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Joensuu to Kemijärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 3 and Kuusamo Kelantie. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 60m.
Pohjolan Matka, Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy, Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki, Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Jbus Oy and Mollarin Linjat run regular bus services between Joensuu and Kemijärvi. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Joensuu to Kemijärvi. We recommend that you take the train to Siilinjärvi Asema then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN) then take the bus to Kemijärven linja-autoasema. instead which will take 5h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kemijärvi is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Kemijärvi. Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) and Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) 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 Kemijärvi. The distance is around 598km (371 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Kemijärvi is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus + 4 similar | 3h 45m | €255($255) | 5 times a week | 1,147km (713 miles) |
Fly to Kuusamo (KAO), Bus | 5h 20m | €265($265) | once daily | 1,190km (739 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 20m | €275($275) | twice a week | 1,260km (783 miles) |
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus | 6h 60m | €60($60) | 5 times a week | 1,243km (772 miles) |
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus | 7h 15m | €190($190) | 5 times a week | 1,243km (772 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 35m | €95($95) | once a week | 709km (441 miles) |
Train via Kajaani | 16h 15m | €110($110) | once a week | 903km (561 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 60m | €43($43) | 6 times a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Bus via Iisalmi linja-autoasema | 11h 10m | €54($54) | 5 times a week | 740km (460 miles) |
Drive | 7h 30m | €85($85) | on demand | 598km (371 miles) |
Pohjolan Matka
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Finnair
FlexFlight ApS
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kemijärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.