How to travel from Rovaniemi to Kajaani, Finland

The distance between Rovaniemi and Kajaani is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Rovaniemi 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 KajaaniRovaniemi if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kajaani.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to Kaukametsä E.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kajaani.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance338km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rovaniemi and Kajaani

There are several options for getting from Rovaniemi to Kajaani by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €72 ($72).

The distance between Rovaniemi and Kajaani is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Rovaniemi and Kajaani by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kajaani is to drive which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €72 ($72).

The cheapest way to travel between Rovaniemi and Kajaani, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rovaniemi and Kajaani. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rovaniemi and Kajaani with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 4h 55m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Rovaniemi and Kajaani. Trains depart once daily and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Rovaniemi and Kajaani. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rovaniemi to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 30m.

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Pohjolan Matka, Onni Bus and Saaga Travel Oy run regular bus services between Rovaniemi and Kajaani. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rovaniemi to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the train to Kajaani. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Rovaniemi and Kajaani. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kajaani is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).

How do I get from Rovaniemi to Kajaani

Compare travel optionsbetween Rovaniemi and Kajaani

Transport options from Rovaniemi to Kajaani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
€45($45)
once daily396km (246 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 30m
€35($35)
once daily429km (267 miles)
Bus via 105h 35m
€9($9)
5 times a week411km (255 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€72($72)
on demand338km (210 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