There are 3 ways to get from Joensuu to Kajaani by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Koulukatu P to Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie Pbus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
3h 45m€30–45Train
- Take the train from Viinijärvi to Siilinjärvitrain Mus 1952
- Take the train from Siilinjärvi to Kajaanitrain Ic 65 / ...
5h 49m€34–57Drive 231.1 km
- Drive from Joensuu to Kajaanicar 231.1 km
2h 53m€43–61
Joensuu to Kajaani by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joensuu to Kajaani is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 3h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Joensuu to Kajaani is to drive which takes 2h 53m and costs €40 - €65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koulukatu P and arriving at Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie P. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Joensuu to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Joensuu and arriving at Kajaani via Viinijärvi and Siilinjärvi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
The distance between Joensuu and Kajaani is 261 km. The road distance is 231.1 km.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Kajaani without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €30 - €45.
The bus from Koulukatu P to Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie P takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Joensuu to Kajaani bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Koulukatu P station.
Joensuu to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Viinijärvi station.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Kajaani is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €30 - €45. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 5h 49m.
What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
Pohjolan Matka operates a bus from Koulukatu P to Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie P twice daily. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 3h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joensuu to Kajaani via Viinijärvi and Siilinjärvi in around 5h 49m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Viinijärvi to Siilinjärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Siilinjärvi to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Koulukatu P to Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie P
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
- Website
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Joensuu to Kajaani bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie P station.
Joensuu to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Siilinjärvi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joensuu to Kajaani is 231 km. It takes approximately 2h 53m to drive from Joensuu to Kajaani.
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