How to travel from Kemi to Savonlinna, Finland

The distance between Kemi and Savonlinna is around 549km (341 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kemi to Savonlinna by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Kemi (KEM) to Kuopio (KUO) then take the bus to Savonlinna.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to 10 then T and then to Savonlinna.

  • Duration8hrs
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Train

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

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Savonlinna.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance549km (341 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kemi and Savonlinna

There are several options for getting from Kemi to Savonlinna by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Kemi and Savonlinna is around 549km (341 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (297 miles)

It takes around 8hrs to get from Kemi and Savonlinna by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kemi to Savonlinna is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kemi and Savonlinna, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kemi and Savonlinna. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kemi to Savonlinna. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Siilinjärvi, Joensuu and Parikkala. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kemi and Savonlinna. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 8h 60m, 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 Kemi and Savonlinna. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kemi to Savonlinna. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 10 and T. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 8hrs.

Onni Bus, Orajärven Bussit Oy, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Pohjolan Matka, Savonlinja Oy and Linja-Karjala Oy run regular bus services between Kemi and Savonlinna. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 8hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemi to Savonlinna. We recommend that you fly from Kemi (KEM) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Parikkala and then to Savonlinna. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Kemi and Savonlinna. The distance is around 549km (341 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemi to Savonlinna is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €23 ($23).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kemi and Savonlinna

Transport options from Kemi to Savonlinna
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
5h 15m
€170($170)
5 times a week1,130km (702 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€180($180)
5 times a day1,006km (625 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8hrs
€23($23)
5 times a week561km (349 miles)
Bus via 1011h 5m
€34($34)
once daily718km (446 miles)
Train
8h 60m
€105($105)
twice a week747km (464 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€78($78)
on demand549km (341 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