How to travel from Savonlinna to Kemi, Finland

The distance between Savonlinna and Kemi is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Savonlinna to Kemi 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 KemiSavonlinna if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Parikkala, plane

Take the train to Parikkala and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Kemi-Tornio.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä and then to 2.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €24($24)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Kuopio then take the train to Kemi.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Kemi.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Distance550km (342 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Savonlinna and Kemi

There are several options for getting from Savonlinna to Kemi by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €24 ($24) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €57 ($57).

The distance between Savonlinna and Kemi is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 479km (297 miles)

It takes around 8h 35m to get from Savonlinna and Kemi by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Savonlinna to Kemi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €57 ($57).

The cheapest way to travel between Savonlinna and Kemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €24 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Savonlinna and Kemi. We recommend that you take the train to Parikkala and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Kemi-Tornio. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Savonlinna and Kemi. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Savonlinna to Kemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Onni Bus, Savonlinja Oy, Linja-Karjala Oy, Pohjolan Matka, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Orajärven Bussit Oy run regular bus services between Savonlinna and Kemi. Buses run once a week and take around 9h 15m 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 Kemi. We recommend that you take the train to Parikkala and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kemi (KEM). instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Kemi is Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) which is approximately 97km (60 miles) from Kemi. Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) 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 Kemi. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Savonlinna to Kemi is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around €62 ($62).

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Transport options from Savonlinna to Kemi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Parikkala, plane + 1 similar
5h 25m
€57($57)
5 times a week1,006km (625 miles)
Train and Plane5h 25m
€150($150)
5 times a week1,007km (626 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 15m
€24($24)
once a week671km (417 miles)
Bus via Kauppatori I11h 25m
€47($47)
6 times a week719km (446 miles)
Bus and Train
8h 35m
€62($62)
once a week611km (380 miles)
Drive
6h 60m
€78($78)
on demand550km (342 miles)

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Airports near Kemi

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

OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
97km (60 miles) from Kemi
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
108km (67 miles) from Kemi
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
214km (133 miles) from Kemi