The average train between Kauhava and Kajaani takes 8h 41m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Kauhava to Kajaani. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Kauhava and Kajaani. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Kauhava is at 4:57 PM which arrives into Kajaani at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kauhava to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Kauhava station and arriving at Kajaani station via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 41m.
Kauhava to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kauhava station.
Kauhava to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kajaani station.
Book your Kauhava to Kajaani train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kauhava and Kajaani is 262.3 km. The road distance is 478 km.
You can take a train from Kauhava to Kajaani via Oulu in around 5h 48m.