The distance between Kajaani and Saariselkä is around 592km (368 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kajaani to Saariselkä 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 Saariselkä → Kajaani if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Siilinjärvi Asema then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Ivalo (IVL).
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Take the bus to T then Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha and then to Suopunkitie.
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Take the train to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Suopunkitie.
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There are several options for getting from Kajaani to Saariselkä by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 8h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €480 ($480).
The distance between Kajaani and Saariselkä is around 592km (368 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 467km (290 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Kajaani and Saariselkä by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kajaani to Saariselkä is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €480 ($480).
The cheapest way to travel between Kajaani and Saariselkä, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kajaani and Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Siilinjärvi Asema then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kajaani and Saariselkä. It typically takes around 8h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kajaani to Saariselkä. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T and Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 50m.
Pohjolan Matka, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy run regular bus services between Kajaani and Saariselkä. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kajaani to Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Oulu then fly from Oulu (OUL) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Saariselkä is Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kajaani and Saariselkä. The distance is around 592km (368 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kajaani to Saariselkä is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Siilinjärvi Asema, Fly + 1 similar | 4h 45m | €480($480) | 4 times a week | 1,440km (895 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 50m | €380($380) | 4 times a week | 1,675km (1,041 miles) |
Bus | 8h 50m | €35($35) | 6 times a week | 674km (419 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 8h 40m | €45($45) | 6 times a week | 662km (411 miles) |
Train to Rovaniemi, Bus | 8h 55m | €85($85) | twice daily | 656km (408 miles) |
Drive | 7h 40m | €125($125) | on demand | 592km (368 miles) |
Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Onni Bus
Pohjolan Matka
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Saariselkä offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.