How to travel from Kemijärvi to Kajaani, Finland

The distance between Kemijärvi and Kajaani is around 386km (240 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Kuusamo Kelantie and then to Kauppatori E.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Train

Take the train to Rovaniemi and then to Kajaani.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €59($59)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Kajaani.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Distance386km (240 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kemijärvi and Kajaani

There are several options for getting from Kemijärvi to Kajaani by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €82 ($82).

The distance between Kemijärvi and Kajaani is around 386km (240 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Kemijärvi and Kajaani by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kemijärvi to Kajaani is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €82 ($82).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kemijärvi and Kajaani. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kemijärvi to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rovaniemi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kemijärvi and Kajaani. Trains depart once a week and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Kemijärvi and Kajaani. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kemijärvi to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kuusamo Kelantie. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki, Pohjolan Matka and Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy run regular bus services between Kemijärvi and Kajaani. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemijärvi to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuusamo Kelantie and then to Kauppatori E. instead which will take 5h 55m.

The closest major airport to Kajaani is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 135km (84 miles) from Kajaani. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) and Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) 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 Kemijärvi and Kajaani. The distance is around 386km (240 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemijärvi to Kajaani is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kemijärvi and Kajaani

Transport options from Kemijärvi to Kajaani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
once daily412km (256 miles)
Bus via Kuusamo Kelantie6h 30m
€47($47)
5 times a week447km (277 miles)
Train
5h 55m
€59($59)
once a week476km (296 miles)
Drive
4h 45m
€82($82)
on demand386km (240 miles)

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Airports near Kajaani

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Kajaani
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Kajaani
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Kajaani