There are 8 ways to get from Ivalo to Kajaani by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema pihabus
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
10h 34m€67–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie Lbus
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto Ebus
11h 15m€60–125Drive 623.1 km
- Drive from Ivalo to Kajaanicar 623.1 km
7h 27m€118–170Fly to Kajaani
- Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane IVL - KAJ
10h€315–843Bus, train via Rovaniemi
- Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to Roimunrotko Ebus
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
10h 34m€94–146Bus via Oulu
- Take the bus from Petsamontie 7 to Lentoasemabus
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Merikoskenkatu E1bus
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus
12h 35mFly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane IVL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
8h 12m€319–835Fly to Kuopio, train
- Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane IVL - KUO
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain
8h 22m€282–723
Ivalo to Kajaani by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ivalo to Kajaani is to bus which costs €60 - €130 and takes 11h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ivalo to Kajaani is to drive which takes 7h 27m and costs €110 - €170.
No, there is no direct bus from Ivalo to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Petsamontie 7 and arriving at Veteraanipuisto E via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Ivalo and Kajaani is 704 km. The road distance is 623.1 km.
The best way to get from Ivalo to Kajaani without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 34m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 10h 34m to get from Ivalo to Kajaani, including transfers.
Ivalo to Kajaani bus services, operated by J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, depart from Petsamontie 7 station.
The best way to get from Ivalo to Kajaani is to bus which takes 11h 15m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €310 - €850 and takes 10h.
Ivalo to Kajaani bus services, operated by J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, arrive at Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ivalo to Kajaani is 623 km. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Ivalo to Kajaani.
What companies run services between Ivalo, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a bus from Petsamontie 7 to Veteraanipuisto E via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, Oulu, Bus Station, and 12 in around 11h 15m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Ivalo (IVL) to Kajaani (KAJ) 3 times a week.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Ivalo to Kajaani via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €280–800
Flights from Ivalo to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Thursday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €260–750
Flights from Ivalo to Kuopio via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €230–650
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–65
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–60
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Roimunrotko E
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–60
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Lentoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–60
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Phone
- +358 16 312280
- [email protected]
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Roimunrotko E
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Lentoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Website
- LaplandTours
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Petsamontie 7 to Napapiiri Sodankyläntie L
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Omni Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 16 364 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne Oy
Bus from Lentoasema to Merikoskenkatu E1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne Oy
- Schedules at
- Kutilan Liikenne Oy
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wiimax
Bus from 12 to Kauppatori E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
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