The distance between Mikkeli and Kemijärvi is around 715km (444 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Mikkeli to Kemijärvi 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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Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.
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Take the train to Oulu then Rovaniemi and then to Kemijärvi.
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Take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus then T and then to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.
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There are several options for getting from Mikkeli to Kemijärvi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).
The distance between Mikkeli and Kemijärvi is around 715km (444 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 559km (347 miles)
It takes around 9h 50m to get from Mikkeli and Kemijärvi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mikkeli to Kemijärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).
The cheapest way to travel between Mikkeli and Kemijärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mikkeli and Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 9h 50m and departs 4 times a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mikkeli to Kemijärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oulu. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 50m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Mikkeli and Kemijärvi. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 9h 50m, 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 Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mikkeli to Kemijärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and T. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.
Soisalon Liikenne Oy, Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Jbus Oy and Mollarin Linjat run regular bus services between Mikkeli and Kemijärvi. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mikkeli 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 5h 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 Mikkeli and Kemijärvi. The distance is around 715km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mikkeli to Kemijärvi is to take the train which takes, on average, 9h 50m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €40($40) | 5 times a week | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 25m | €170($170) | 5 times a week | 1,043km (648 miles) |
Train via Oulu + 1 similar | 9h 10m | €100($100) | once a week | 790km (491 miles) |
Train | 9h 50m | €95($95) | 4 times a week | 790km (491 miles) |
Bus | 10h 30m | €39($39) | 5 times a week | 777km (483 miles) |
Drive | 8h 45m | €100($100) | on demand | 715km (444 miles) |
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Jbus Oy
Mollarin Linjat
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kemijärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.