How to travel from Pori to Kajaani, Finland

The distance between Pori and Kajaani is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Pori to Kajaani by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KajaaniPori if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pori (POR) to Oulu (OUL) then take the train to Kajaani.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Nokia then Pieksämäki and then to Kajaani.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €84($84)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to Tulo.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kajaani.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance555km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pori and Kajaani

There are several options for getting from Pori to Kajaani by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Pori and Kajaani is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Pori and Kajaani by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pori to Kajaani is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Pori and Kajaani, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pori and Kajaani. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pori to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nokia, Tampere and Pieksämäki. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

Finnish Railways (VR) and NRC Group Finland Oy run train services between Pori and Kajaani. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pori and Kajaani. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pori 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 8h 15m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Pori and Kajaani. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pori to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the train to Tesoma then fly from Tampere (TMP) to Kuopio (KUO) then take the train to Kajaani. instead which will take 5h 10m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Pori and Kajaani. The distance is around 555km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pori to Kajaani is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pori and Kajaani

Transport options from Pori to Kajaani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
4h 30m
€200($200)
every 20 mins931km (578 miles)
Train and Plane5h 10m
€210($210)
4 times a day772km (479 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 35m
€84($84)
4 times a day599km (372 miles)
Train via Iisalmi11h 60m
€78($78)
once a week599km (372 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€21($21)
twice daily582km (361 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€120($120)
on demand555km (345 miles)

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Airports near Kajaani

The following major airports near Kajaani offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Kajaani
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
137km (85 miles) from Kajaani
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Kajaani