How to travel from Kokkola to Kajaani, Finland

The distance between Kokkola and Kajaani is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kokkola to Kajaani 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 KajaaniKokkola if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Oulu and then to Kajaani.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to Kaukametsä E.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Pohjolan Matka

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Kajaani.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kokkola and Kajaani

There are several options for getting from Kokkola to Kajaani by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €52 ($52).

The distance between Kokkola and Kajaani is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 228km (142 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Kokkola and Kajaani by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kokkola to Kajaani is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €52 ($52).

The cheapest way to travel between Kokkola 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 Kokkola and Kajaani. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kokkola to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oulu. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kokkola and Kajaani. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Kokkola and Kajaani. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kokkola to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 45m.

Pohjolan Matka, Onni Bus and Oulaisten Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Kokkola and Kajaani. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kokkola to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the train to Oulu and then to Kajaani. instead which will take 3h 40m.

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 Kokkola and Kajaani. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kokkola to Kajaani is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

How do I get from Kokkola to Kajaani

Compare travel optionsbetween Kokkola and Kajaani

Transport options from Kokkola to Kajaani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 40m
€51($51)
every 20 mins383km (238 miles)
Bus
5h 45m
once daily386km (240 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€52($52)
on demand246km (153 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