The distance between Kemi and Kuusamo is around 263km (163 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kemi to Kuusamo 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 Kuusamo → Kemi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to 10 and then to Kuusamo.
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Take the train to Oulu then take the bus to Kelantie.
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There are several options for getting from Kemi to Kuusamo by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 4h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €56 ($56).
The distance between Kemi and Kuusamo is around 263km (163 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 212km (132 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Kemi and Kuusamo by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kemi to Kuusamo is to drive which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €56 ($56).
The cheapest way to travel between Kemi and Kuusamo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kemi and Kuusamo. We recommend that you drive to Kuusamo. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kemi and Kuusamo. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kemi to Kuusamo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 10. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Orajärven Bussit Oy and Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Kemi and Kuusamo. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemi to Kuusamo. We recommend that you take the train to Oulu then take the bus to Kelantie. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Kuusamo is Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Kuusamo. Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) and Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kemi and Kuusamo. The distance is around 263km (163 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemi to Kuusamo is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus + 1 similar | 4h 25m | €14($14) | 5 times a week | 326km (203 miles) |
Bus via T | 4h 40m | 5 times a week | 333km (207 miles) | |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 4h 10m | €16($16) | every 20 mins | 327km (203 miles) |
Train to Rovaniemi, Bus | 4h 15m | €50($50) | 6 times a week | 307km (191 miles) |
Train to Kemijärvi, Bus | 5h 15m | €25($25) | once daily | 347km (216 miles) |
Drive | 3h 45m | €56($56) | on demand | 263km (163 miles) |
Pohjolan Matka
Koillismaan Turistiauto Oy
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Orajärven Bussit Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kuusamo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.