How to travel from Lappeenranta to Kemi, Finland

The distance between Lappeenranta and Kemi is around 661km (411 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Lappeenranta to Kemi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Oulu (OUL) then take the train to Kemi.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Tikkurila then Oulu and then to Kemi.

  • Duration7h 55m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and then to 2.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kemi.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Distance661km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lappeenranta and Kemi

There are several options for getting from Lappeenranta to Kemi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 10h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Lappeenranta and Kemi is around 661km (411 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 550km (342 miles)

It takes around 7h 55m to get from Lappeenranta and Kemi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kemi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lappeenranta and Kemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lappeenranta and Kemi. It typically takes around 7h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lappeenranta to Kemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tikkurila and Oulu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 55m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Lappeenranta and Kemi. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 7h 55m, 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 Lappeenranta and Kemi. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lappeenranta to Kemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä Matkakeskus. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

Soisalon Liikenne Oy, Onni Bus and Orajärven Bussit Oy run regular bus services between Lappeenranta and Kemi. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lappeenranta to Kemi. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Oulu (OUL) then take the train to Kemi. instead which will take 4h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lappeenranta and Kemi. The distance is around 661km (411 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kemi is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lappeenranta and Kemi

Transport options from Lappeenranta to Kemi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€150($150)
every 4 hours871km (541 miles)
Train to Tikkurila, plane4h 25m
€55($55)
twice daily872km (542 miles)
Train to Tikkurila, plane4h 30m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,053km (655 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 55m
€120($120)
every 4 hours989km (615 miles)
Train via Iisalmi14h 30m
€95($95)
once daily802km (498 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 25m
€52($52)
6 times a week677km (421 miles)
Bus via Vesmanninmäki L10h 15m
€49($49)
5 times a week679km (422 miles)
Drive
8h 20m
€140($140)
on demand661km (411 miles)

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Airports near Kemi

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

OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Kemi
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Kemi
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Kemi