The average train between Vaasa and Kajaani takes 9h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Vaasa 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 twice daily between Vaasa and Kajaani. The earliest departure is at 6:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vaasa is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Kajaani at 9:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Seinäjoki and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 11m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes
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15h 4m • 2 changes


6h 11m • 2 changes


7h 44m • 2 changes
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15h 4m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Vaasa station and arriving at Kajaani station via Seinäjoki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Vaasa to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
Vaasa to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kajaani station.
Book your Vaasa to Kajaani train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Vaasa and Kajaani is 326.6 km. The road distance is 588 km.
You can take a train from Vaasa to Kajaani via Seinäjoki and Oulu in around 7h 28m.