How to travel from Lappeenranta to Kemijärvi, Finland

The distance between Lappeenranta and Kemijärvi is around 823km (511 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lappeenranta 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Helsinki Airport then fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Tikkurila then Rovaniemi and then to Kemijärvi.

  • Duration10h 50m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Mikkeli matkakeskus then take the train to Oulu and then to Kemijärvi.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kemijärvi.

  • Duration10h 15m
  • Distance823km (511 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lappeenranta and Kemijärvi

There are several options for getting from Lappeenranta to Kemijärvi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Lappeenranta and Kemijärvi is around 823km (511 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 630km (392 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lappeenranta and Kemijärvi by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kemijärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lappeenranta and Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 10h 50m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lappeenranta 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 10h 50m.

Finnish Railways (VR) and Fenniarail Oy run train services between Lappeenranta and Kemijärvi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 10h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Lappeenranta and 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 4h 20m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lappeenranta 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 4h 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 Lappeenranta and Kemijärvi. The distance is around 823km (511 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kemijärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lappeenranta and Kemijärvi

Transport options from Lappeenranta to Kemijärvi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 2 similar
6h 25m
5 times a week997km (620 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 20m
€175($175)
5 times a week1,017km (632 miles)
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus4h 30m
€35($35)
5 times a week1,017km (632 miles)
Train + 1 similar
10h 50m
€140($140)
once a week1,177km (731 miles)
Train via Kouvola lajittelu21h 40m
€15($15)
once a week997km (619 miles)
Bus and Train
11h 30m
€115($115)
4 times a week900km (559 miles)
Drive
10h 15m
€175($175)
on demand823km (511 miles)

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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