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How to get fromHelsinki to Kainuuby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Kainuu by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Helsinki to Kajaanitrain train Ic 63 / ...
    6h 10m
    €70–120

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus bus Ob5
    2. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Pohjolankatu Kirkko Ebus bus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
    8h 45m
    €51–83

  3. Drive 549.5 km

    1. Drive from Helsinki to Kajaanicar car 549.5 km
    6h 27m
    €101–145

  4. Fly to Kajaani

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane plane HEL - KAJ
    4h 22m
    €117–180

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus bus 3006
    2. Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain train Ic 65 / ...
    8h 53m
    €52–88

  6. Fly to Oulu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane plane HEL - OUL
    2. Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain train
    6h 28m
    €94–250

  7. Fly to Kuopio, train

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane plane HEL - KUO
    2. Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain train
    6h 44m
    €87–190

  8. Fly to Joensuu Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane plane HEL - JOE
    2. Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Sotkamo linja-autoasemabus bus
    7h 52m
    €148–224

Helsinki to Kainuu by train

Calendar27Weekly Trains
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 588 km
  • Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kainuu, Finland?

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Kajaani 4 times a day. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 29 to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Linja-autoasema 1 in around 8h 45m.

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