How to travel from Kajaani to Saariselkä, Finland

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.

6 routes found

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 SaariselkäKajaani if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Siilinjärvi Asema, Fly

Take the train to Siilinjärvi Asema then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Ivalo (IVL).

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    €480($480)
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Bus

Take the bus to T then Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha and then to Suopunkitie.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Suopunkitie.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Saariselkä.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Distance592km (368 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kajaani and Saariselkä

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Transport options from Kajaani to Saariselkä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Siilinjärvi Asema, Fly + 1 similar
4h 45m
€480($480)
4 times a week1,440km (895 miles)
Train and Plane5h 50m
€380($380)
4 times a week1,675km (1,041 miles)
Bus
8h 50m
€35($35)
6 times a week674km (419 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
8h 40m
€45($45)
6 times a week662km (411 miles)
Train to Rovaniemi, Bus8h 55m
€85($85)
twice daily656km (408 miles)
Drive
7h 40m
€125($125)
on demand592km (368 miles)

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Airports near Saariselkä

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

IVL
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Saariselkä
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Saariselkä