The distance between Saariselkä and Kuusamo is around 376km (234 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Saariselkä to Kuusamo by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kuusamo → Saariselkä if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to 1 then Kemijärven linja-autoasema and then to Kuusamo Kelantie.
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There are several options for getting from Saariselkä to Kuusamo by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).
The distance between Saariselkä and Kuusamo is around 376km (234 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Saariselkä and Kuusamo by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saariselkä to Kuusamo is to drive which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).
The cheapest way to travel between Saariselkä and Kuusamo, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Saariselkä and Kuusamo. We recommend that you drive to Kuusamo. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saariselkä and Kuusamo. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saariselkä to Kuusamo. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rovakatu E. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Koillismaan Turistiauto Oy, Onni Bus, Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki and Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy run regular bus services between Saariselkä and Kuusamo. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saariselkä to Kuusamo. We recommend that you take the bus to Rovakatu E and then to linja-autoasema. instead which will take 6h 20m.
The closest major airport to Kuusamo is Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Kuusamo. Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) and Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saariselkä and Kuusamo. The distance is around 376km (234 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saariselkä to Kuusamo is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €73 ($73).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus via 1 + 2 similar | 5h 30m | €21($21) | 5 times a week | 395km (245 miles) |
Bus | 6h 20m | €73($73) | 6 times a week | 460km (286 miles) |
Bus via Rovakadun pää | 7h 10m | €33($33) | 6 times a week | 477km (297 miles) |
Drive | 4h 45m | €80($80) | on demand | 376km (234 miles) |
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Koillismaan Turistiauto Oy
Onni Bus
Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
The following major airports near Kuusamo offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.