The distance between Oulu and Kajaani is around 183km (114 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Oulu 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 → Oulu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kajaani.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to Kaukametsä E.
Pohjolan Matka
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Oulu to Kajaani by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €25 ($25).
The distance between Oulu and Kajaani is around 183km (114 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 139km (86 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Oulu and Kajaani by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oulu to Kajaani is to take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €25 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Oulu and Kajaani, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oulu and Kajaani. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oulu and Kajaani with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 5m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Oulu and Kajaani. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Oulu and Kajaani. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oulu and Kajaani with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 2h 25m.
Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Oulu and Kajaani. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oulu to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the train to Kajaani. instead which will take 2h 5m.
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 Oulu and Kajaani. The distance is around 200km (124 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oulu to Kajaani is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €25 ($25).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 5m | €25($25) | every 4 hours | 186km (116 miles) |
Bus | 2h 25m | twice daily | 183km (114 miles) | |
Drive | 2h 25m | €43($43) | on demand | 200km (124 miles) |
Pohjolan Matka
Saaga Travel Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kajaani offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.