The distance between Kemijärvi and Kemi is around 188km (117 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kemijärvi to Kemi by train, bus 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 train to Rovaniemi and then to Kemi.
Finnish Railways (VR)
1 similiar route
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Take the bus to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema and then to 1.
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There are several options for getting from Kemijärvi to Kemi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 2h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €31 ($31).
The distance between Kemijärvi and Kemi is around 188km (117 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)
It takes around 2h 15m to get from Kemijärvi and Kemi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kemijärvi to Kemi is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €31 ($31).
The cheapest way to travel between Kemijärvi and Kemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kemijärvi and Kemi. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kemijärvi and Kemi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 3h 10m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kemijärvi and Kemi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Kemi. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kemijärvi to Kemi. 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 2h 50m.
Jbus Oy, Mollarin Linjat and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kemijärvi and Kemi. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 2h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemijärvi to Kemi. We recommend that you take the train to Rovaniemi and then to Kemi. instead which will take 2h 15m.
The closest major airport to Kemi is Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) which is approximately 97km (60 miles) from Kemi. Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) and Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) 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 Kemi. The distance is around 204km (127 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemijärvi to Kemi is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 15m | €31($31) | once a week | 188km (117 miles) |
Train to Kemi | 3h 10m | €26($26) | twice daily | 188km (117 miles) |
Bus | 2h 50m | €6($6) | 5 times a week | 210km (130 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | €29($29) | on demand | 204km (127 miles) |
Jbus Oy
Mollarin Linjat
Onni Bus
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kemi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.