How to travel from Kajaani to Lappeenranta, Finland

The distance between Kajaani and Lappeenranta is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Kajaani to Lappeenranta by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Siilinjärvi Asema, plane

Take the train to Siilinjärvi Asema then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Kouvola and then to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lievestuore th L and then to Keskusta I.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance438km (272 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kajaani and Lappeenranta

There are several options for getting from Kajaani to Lappeenranta by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Kajaani and Lappeenranta is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 353km (219 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Kajaani and Lappeenranta by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kajaani to Lappeenranta is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kajaani and Lappeenranta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kajaani and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kajaani to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Finnish Railways (VR) and Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy run train services between Kajaani and Lappeenranta. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kajaani and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kajaani to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lievestuore th L. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

Onni Bus and Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Kajaani and Lappeenranta. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kajaani to Lappeenranta. We recommend that you take the train to Oulu then fly from Oulu (OUL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lappeenranta. instead which will take 5h 40m.

The closest major airport to Lappeenranta is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 194km (120 miles) from Lappeenranta. Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kajaani and Lappeenranta. The distance is around 438km (272 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kajaani to Lappeenranta is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kajaani and Lappeenranta

Transport options from Kajaani to Lappeenranta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Siilinjärvi Asema, plane + 1 similar
4h 40m
€170($170)
every 4 hours724km (450 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€160($160)
every 20 mins959km (596 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€65($65)
4 times a day510km (317 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
€44($44)
6 times a week498km (309 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€95($95)
on demand438km (272 miles)

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Airports near Lappeenranta

The following major airports near Lappeenranta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Lappeenranta
KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Lappeenranta
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Lappeenranta