The distance between Kemijärvi and Helsinki is around 799km (497 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kemijärvi to Helsinki by bus, plane, 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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Take the bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL).
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Take the bus to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema and then to 30-35.
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Take the train to Helsinki.
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There are several options for getting from Kemijärvi to Helsinki by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Kemijärvi and Helsinki is around 799km (497 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 738km (459 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Kemijärvi and Helsinki by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kemijärvi to Helsinki is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Kemijärvi and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kemijärvi and Helsinki. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kemijärvi and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 14hrs.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kemijärvi and Helsinki. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kemijärvi and Helsinki. It typically takes around 12h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kemijärvi to Helsinki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rovaniemi linja-autoasema. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 40m.
Jbus Oy, Mollarin Linjat, Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Kemijärvi and Helsinki. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemijärvi to Helsinki. We recommend that you take the bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kemijärvi and Helsinki. The distance is around 914km (568 miles) by road and it will take around 11hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemijärvi to Helsinki is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 2h 45m | €135($135) | 5 times a week | 799km (497 miles) |
Bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema, Fly | 2h 55m | €5($5) | 5 times a week | 799km (497 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 12h 40m | €25($25) | 5 times a week | 933km (580 miles) |
Bus via Rovaniemi linja-autoasema | 14h 40m | €120($120) | once a week | 942km (585 miles) |
Train | 14hrs | €110($110) | twice daily | 960km (596 miles) |
Drive | 11hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 914km (568 miles) |
Jbus Oy
Mollarin Linjat
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.