How to travel from Kajaani to Savonlinna, Finland

The distance between Kajaani and Savonlinna is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to 3 then 1 and then to Savonlinna.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Siilinjärvi Asema, Joensuu then Parikkala and then to Savonlinna.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

🚀 Fastest
3
car
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Drive

Drive to Savonlinna.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance327km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kajaani and Savonlinna

There are several options for getting from Kajaani to Savonlinna by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Kajaani and Savonlinna is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Kajaani and Savonlinna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kajaani to Savonlinna is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Kajaani and Savonlinna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kajaani and Savonlinna. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kajaani to Savonlinna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siilinjärvi Asema, Joensuu and Parikkala. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Finnish Railways (VR) and Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy run train services between Kajaani and Savonlinna. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Savonlinna. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kajaani to Savonlinna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 3 and 1. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

Onni Bus, Kuopion Liikenne Oy, Soisalon Liikenne Oy, Pohjolan Matka and Savonlinja Oy run regular bus services between Kajaani and Savonlinna. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 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 Savonlinna. We recommend that you take the bus to 3 then 1 and then to Savonlinna. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Savonlinna is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 139km (86 miles) from Savonlinna. Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) 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 Savonlinna. The distance is around 327km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kajaani to Savonlinna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kajaani and Savonlinna

Transport options from Kajaani to Savonlinna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
4h 40m
€17($17)
twice daily336km (209 miles)
Bus via Kauppatori I6h 55m
€28($28)
once a week436km (271 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€70($70)
twice a week459km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€70($70)
on demand327km (203 miles)

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Airports near Savonlinna

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Savonlinna
HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
272km (169 miles) from Savonlinna
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
282km (175 miles) from Savonlinna