There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Kainuu by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
2h 53m€123–200Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulobus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
8h 50m€51–88Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kajaanitrain Ic 65 / ...
6h 20m€70–120Drive 549.5 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kajaanicar 549.5 km
6h 27m€101–146Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus 1207A / ...
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain Ic 65 / ...
8h 55m€56–93
Helsinki to Kainuu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kainuu is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kainuu is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs €120 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Kainuu. However, there are services departing from 29 and arriving at Tulo via Linja-autoasema 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kajaani. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kainuu is 494 km. The road distance is 549.5 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kainuu without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Helsinki to Kainuu, including transfers.
Helsinki to Kainuu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki to Kainuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kainuu is to fly which takes 2h 53m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 6h 20m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 50m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kainuu, Finland?
Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ) once daily. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Kajaani 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 0400 153884
- [email protected]
- Website
- tilausliikennehimanen.fi
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- mikkeli.fi
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- mikkeli.fi
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Kainuu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Kainuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kajaani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kainuu is 550 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Helsinki to Kainuu.
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