The distance between Oulu and Kemijärvi is around 290km (180 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Oulu to Kemijärvi 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 Kemijärvi → Oulu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Rovaniemi and then to Kemijärvi.
Finnish Railways (VR)
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Take the bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha and then to Kemijärven linja-autoasema.
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There are several options for getting from Oulu to Kemijärvi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 4h 25m. 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 €42 ($42).
The distance between Oulu and Kemijärvi is around 290km (180 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Oulu and Kemijärvi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oulu to Kemijärvi is to take the train which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €42 ($42).
The cheapest way to travel between Oulu and Kemijärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oulu and Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once a week.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oulu and Kemijärvi with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4hrs.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Oulu and Kemijärvi. Trains depart once a week and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Kemijärvi. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oulu to Kemijärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Jbus Oy and Mollarin Linjat run regular bus services between Oulu and Kemijärvi. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oulu to Kemijärvi. We recommend that you take the train to Rovaniemi and then to Kemijärvi. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oulu and Kemijärvi. The distance is around 308km (191 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oulu to Kemijärvi is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €42 ($42).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €42($42) | once a week | 290km (180 miles) |
Train to Kemijärvi | 4hrs | €35($35) | once daily | 290km (180 miles) |
Train to Patokangas | 6hrs | €42($42) | once a week | 300km (187 miles) |
Bus | 4h 25m | €35($35) | 5 times a week | 315km (196 miles) |
Drive | 3h 60m | €44($44) | on demand | 308km (191 miles) |
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Jbus Oy
Mollarin Linjat
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kemijärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.