How to travel from Kajaani to Rovaniemi, Finland

The distance between Kajaani and Rovaniemi is around 336km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Kajaani to Rovaniemi by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out RovaniemiKajaani if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to Roimunrotko E.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance336km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kajaani and Rovaniemi

There are several options for getting from Kajaani to Rovaniemi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €71 ($71).

The distance between Kajaani and Rovaniemi is around 336km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Kajaani and Rovaniemi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kajaani to Rovaniemi is to drive which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €71 ($71).

The cheapest way to travel between Kajaani and Rovaniemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kajaani and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kajaani and Rovaniemi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 5h 30m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kajaani and Rovaniemi. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kajaani to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Pohjolan Matka, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Saaga Travel Oy run regular bus services between Kajaani and Rovaniemi. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m 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 Rovaniemi. We recommend that you take the train to Rovaniemi. instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Rovaniemi is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Rovaniemi. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) and Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) 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 Rovaniemi. The distance is around 336km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kajaani to Rovaniemi is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Kajaani to Rovaniemi

Compare travel optionsbetween Kajaani and Rovaniemi

Transport options from Kajaani to Rovaniemi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 30m
€45($45)
twice daily395km (246 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 40m
€40($40)
once daily431km (268 miles)
Bus via Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri5h 45m
€35($35)
5 times a week410km (255 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€71($71)
on demand336km (209 miles)

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Airports near Rovaniemi

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

RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Rovaniemi
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Rovaniemi
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Rovaniemi