How to travel from Kuusamo to Kemijärvi, Finland

The distance between Kuusamo and Kemijärvi is around 139km (87 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kuusamo to Kemijärvi by 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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Bus

Take the bus to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki

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Drive

Drive to Kemijärvi.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance139km (87 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuusamo and Kemijärvi

There are several options for getting from Kuusamo to Kemijärvi by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).

The distance between Kuusamo and Kemijärvi is around 139km (87 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 115km (71 miles)

It takes around 2h 20m to get from Kuusamo and Kemijärvi by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kuusamo to Kemijärvi is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).

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

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kuusamo and Kemijärvi. We recommend that you drive to Kemijärvi. instead which will take 1h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuusamo and Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 2h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Kuusamo and Kemijärvi with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 20m.

Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki run regular bus services between Kuusamo and Kemijärvi. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuusamo to Kemijärvi. We recommend that you take the bus to Kemijärven linja-autoasema. instead which will take 2h 20m.

The closest major airport to Kemijärvi is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Kemijärvi. Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) and Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) 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 Kuusamo and Kemijärvi. The distance is around 139km (87 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuusamo to Kemijärvi is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 20m and will usually cost around .

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kuusamo and Kemijärvi

Transport options from Kuusamo to Kemijärvi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
2h 20m
once daily155km (96 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
€30($30)
on demand139km (87 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kuusamo and Kemijärvi

Bus companies

  • Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki

Airports near Kemijärvi

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

RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Kemijärvi
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
114km (71 miles) from Kemijärvi
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (97 miles) from Kemijärvi