The average train between Tampere and Kajaani takes 5h 52m and the fastest train takes 5h 26m. The train service runs several times per day from Tampere 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 Tampere and Kajaani. The earliest departure is at 9:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tampere is at 6:06 PM which arrives into Kajaani at 1:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Tampere station and arriving at Kajaani station via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.
Tampere to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
Tampere to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kajaani station.
Book your Tampere to Kajaani train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Tampere and Kajaani is 363.2 km. The road distance is 471 km.
You can take a train from Tampere to Kajaani via Pieksämäki in around 6h 16m.