There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Kajaani by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
6h 10m€75–130Bus, train via Iisalmi
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob5
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Kajaanitrain Ic 711 / ...
9h 1m€35–51Bus, train
- Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus 3006
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain Ic 65 / ...
8h 53m€58–90Drive 549.5 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kajaanicar 549.5 km
6h 27m€104–151Fly to Kajaani
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
4h 22m€106–180Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
6h 28m€101–232Fly to Kuopio, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain
6h 44m€89–190
Helsinki to Kajaani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kajaani is to bus and train via Iisalmi which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kajaani is to fly which takes 4h 22m and costs €100 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kajaani. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kajaani is 588 km. The road distance is 549.5 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €75 - €130.
The train from Helsinki to Kajaani takes 6h 10m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Helsinki to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kajaani is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 4h 22m.
Helsinki to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kajaani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kajaani is 550 km. It takes approximately 6h 27m to drive from Helsinki to Kajaani.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Kajaani 4 times a day. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 6h 10m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ) twice daily.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–180
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Iisalmi to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
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