How to travel from Riihimäki to Kajaani, Finland

The distance between Riihimäki and Kajaani is around 519km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Riihimäki 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 KajaaniRiihimäki if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Tikkurila, plane

Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO) then take the train to Kajaani.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Kouvola and then to Kajaani.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Tampere and then to Tulo.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kajaani.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance519km (323 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riihimäki and Kajaani

There are several options for getting from Riihimäki to Kajaani by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Riihimäki and Kajaani is around 519km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (259 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Riihimäki and Kajaani by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Riihimäki to Kajaani is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Riihimäki and Kajaani, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Riihimäki and Kajaani. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Riihimäki to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Riihimäki and Kajaani. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 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 Riihimäki and Kajaani. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Riihimäki to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tampere. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

Paunu Express Bus and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Riihimäki 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 Riihimäki to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Oulu (OUL) then take the train to Kajaani. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Riihimäki and Kajaani. The distance is around 519km (323 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riihimäki to Kajaani is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Riihimäki and Kajaani

Transport options from Riihimäki to Kajaani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Tikkurila, plane + 2 similar
3h 30m
€150($150)
every 4 hours545km (339 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€140($140)
every 20 mins778km (483 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 45m
€260($260)
5 times a week1,025km (637 miles)
Train
5h 35m
€68($68)
twice a week543km (337 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€36($36)
twice daily589km (366 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€110($110)
on demand519km (323 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