How to travel from Savonlinna to Kajaani, Finland

The distance between Savonlinna and Kajaani is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Varkaus then T and then to Tulo.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Parikkala, Joensuu then Siilinjärvi Asema and then to Kajaani.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

🚀 Fastest
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car
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Drive

Drive to Kajaani.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance327km (203 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Savonlinna and Kajaani

There are several options for getting from Savonlinna to Kajaani by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).

The distance between Savonlinna and Kajaani is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 268km (167 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Savonlinna and Kajaani by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).

The cheapest way to travel between Savonlinna and Kajaani, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Savonlinna and Kajaani. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Savonlinna to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Parikkala, Joensuu and Siilinjärvi Asema. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 20m.

Finnish Railways (VR) and Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy run train services between Savonlinna and Kajaani. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 20m, 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 Savonlinna and Kajaani. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Savonlinna to Kajaani. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Varkaus and T. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Onni Bus, Soisalon Liikenne Oy, Savonlinja Oy and Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Savonlinna and Kajaani. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Savonlinna to Kajaani. We recommend that you take the bus to Varkaus then T and then to Tulo. instead which will take 5hrs.

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 Savonlinna and Kajaani. The distance is around 327km (203 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Savonlinna and Kajaani

Transport options from Savonlinna to Kajaani
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€17($17)
twice daily339km (211 miles)
Bus via Kauppatori I7h 5m
€28($28)
once daily428km (266 miles)
Train
5h 20m
€70($70)
twice a week458km (285 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€70($70)
on demand327km (203 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