The distance between Mikkeli and Kajaani is around 314km (195 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Mikkeli to Kajaani by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kajaani → Mikkeli if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kuopio and then to Kajaani.
Finnish Railways (VR)
1 similiar route
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Take the bus to T and then to Tulo.
Onni Bus
There are several options for getting from Mikkeli to Kajaani by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 4h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).
The distance between Mikkeli and Kajaani is around 314km (195 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 283km (176 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Mikkeli and Kajaani by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mikkeli to Kajaani is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).
The cheapest way to travel between Mikkeli and Kajaani, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mikkeli and Kajaani. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Mikkeli and Kajaani with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 25m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Mikkeli and Kajaani. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 25m, 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 Mikkeli and Kajaani. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mikkeli to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Mikkeli and Kajaani. Buses run twice daily and take around 4h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mikkeli to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the train to Kajaani. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Kajaani is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 135km (84 miles) from Kajaani. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) 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 Mikkeli and Kajaani. The distance is around 330km (205 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mikkeli to Kajaani is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Kuopio + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €45($45) | every 20 mins | 314km (195 miles) |
Train | 3h 25m | €40($40) | every 4 hours | 314km (195 miles) |
Bus | 4h 35m | €14($14) | twice daily | 338km (210 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €70($70) | on demand | 330km (205 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Onni Bus
The following major airports near Kajaani offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.