The distance between Lahti and Kemijärvi is around 813km (505 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lahti to Kemijärvi by train, plane, 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 bus to Helsinki Airport then fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.
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Take the train to Tikkurila then Rovaniemi and then to Kemijärvi.
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Take the bus to T and then to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.
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There are several options for getting from Lahti to Kemijärvi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 3h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €160 ($160).
The distance between Lahti and Kemijärvi is around 813km (505 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 643km (400 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Lahti and Kemijärvi by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lahti to Kemijärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €160 ($160).
The cheapest way to travel between Lahti and Kemijärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lahti and Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lahti to Kemijärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tikkurila and Rovaniemi. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Helsingin seudun liikenne run train services between Lahti and Kemijärvi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 9h 55m, 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 Lahti and Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lahti to Kemijärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.
Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Jbus Oy and Mollarin Linjat run regular bus services between Lahti and Kemijärvi. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahti to Kemijärvi. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN) then take the bus to Kemijärven linja-autoasema. instead which will take 3h 25m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lahti and Kemijärvi. The distance is around 813km (505 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahti to Kemijärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €17($17) | once a week | 873km (542 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 3h 25m | €160($160) | 5 times a week | 872km (542 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 9h 55m | €125($125) | once a week | 1,033km (642 miles) |
Train via Riihimäki | 12h 15m | €110($110) | once daily | 948km (589 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | €22($22) | 5 times a week | 829km (515 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | €170($170) | on demand | 813km (505 miles) |
Jbus Oy
Mollarin Linjat
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Onni Bus
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
The following major airports near Kemijärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.