How to travel from Kotka to Kajaani, Finland

The distance between Kotka and Kajaani is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Kotka 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 KajaaniKotka if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kouvola and then to Kajaani.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €61($61)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to 7 then Kuopio and then to Tulo.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kajaani.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance487km (303 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kotka and Kajaani

There are several options for getting from Kotka to Kajaani by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Kotka and Kajaani is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 420km (261 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Kotka and Kajaani by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kotka to Kajaani is to take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Kajaani, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kotka and Kajaani. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kotka to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kotka and Kajaani. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Kotka and Kajaani. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kotka to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 7 and Kuopio. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kotka and Kajaani. Buses run once a week and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kotka to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Kajaani. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Kotka and Kajaani. The distance is around 487km (303 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Kajaani is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €61 ($61).

How do I get from Kotka to Kajaani

Compare travel optionsbetween Kotka and Kajaani

Transport options from Kotka to Kajaani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
5h 15m
€61($61)
twice daily476km (296 miles)
Bus
8h 25m
€24($24)
once a week594km (369 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€105($105)
on demand487km (303 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