How to travel from Saariselkä to Kokkola, Finland

The distance between Saariselkä and Kokkola is around 637km (396 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK).

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €280($280)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to linja-autoasema.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rautatieasema piha then take the train to Kokkola.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kokkola.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance677km (421 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saariselkä and Kokkola

There are several options for getting from Saariselkä to Kokkola by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €57 ($57) and will take around 11h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).

The distance between Saariselkä and Kokkola is around 637km (396 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 544km (338 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Saariselkä and Kokkola by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saariselkä to Kokkola is to take the bus, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Saariselkä and Kokkola, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €57 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saariselkä and Kokkola. We recommend that you take the bus to Rautatieasema piha then take the train to Kemi then fly from Kemi (KEM) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK). instead which will take 5h 50m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saariselkä and Kokkola. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saariselkä to Kokkola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Pohjolan Matka, Onni Bus and Oulaisten Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Saariselkä and Kokkola. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saariselkä to Kokkola. We recommend that you take the bus to Rautatieasema piha then take the train to Kemi then fly from Kemi (KEM) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK). instead which will take 5h 50m.

The closest major airport to Kokkola is Vaasa Airport (VAA) (VAA) which is approximately 112km (69 miles) from Kokkola. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) and Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) 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 Saariselkä and Kokkola. The distance is around 677km (421 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saariselkä to Kokkola is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Transport options from Saariselkä to Kokkola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
6h 20m
€280($280)
twice daily1,359km (844 miles)
Bus, Train and Plane5h 50m
€225($225)
twice daily637km (396 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€70($70)
once daily683km (424 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
7h 35m
€90($90)
twice daily670km (416 miles)
Bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha, train11h 55m
€57($57)
once a week700km (435 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€95($95)
on demand677km (421 miles)

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Airports near Kokkola

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

VAA
Vaasa Airport (VAA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Kokkola
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Kokkola
KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Kokkola