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.
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.
👋 Also check out Kemi → Lappeenranta if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Oulu (OUL) then take the train to Kemi.
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Take the train to Tikkurila then Oulu and then to Kemi.
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Take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and then to 2.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 4h 15m | €150($150) | every 4 hours | 871km (541 miles) |
Train to Tikkurila, plane | 4h 25m | €55($55) | twice daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Train to Tikkurila, plane | 4h 30m | €205($205) | 5 times a day | 1,053km (655 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 7h 55m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 989km (615 miles) |
Train via Iisalmi | 14h 30m | €95($95) | once daily | 802km (498 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 9h 25m | €52($52) | 6 times a week | 677km (421 miles) |
Bus via Vesmanninmäki L | 10h 15m | €49($49) | 5 times a week | 679km (422 miles) |
Drive | 8h 20m | €140($140) | on demand | 661km (411 miles) |
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Onni Bus
Orajärven Bussit Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
The following major airports near Kemi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.