There are 8 ways to get from Joensuu to Kemi 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
best- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
9h 18m€57–79Bus, train
- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus
- Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
9h 27m€64–120Drive 499.1 km
- Drive from Joensuu to Kemicar 499.1 km
6h 20m€95–136Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane JOE - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
7h 57m€154–396Train
- Take the train from Joensuu to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
10h 7m€83–138Bus via Iisalmi
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob5
- Take the bus from 12 to 1bus Ob4
10h 8mFly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane JOE - KEM
8h 4m€168–459Fly to Rovaniemi, train
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane JOE - RVN
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain
8h 58m€171–450
Joensuu to Kemi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joensuu to Kemi is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Joensuu to Kemi is to drive which takes 6h 20m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Joensuu to Kemi station. However, there are services departing from Kauppatori L and arriving at Kemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Joensuu to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Joensuu and arriving at Kemi via Pieksämäki and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.
The distance between Joensuu and Kemi is 552 km. The road distance is 499.1 km.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Kemi without a car is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs €55 - €80.
It takes approximately 9h 18m to get from Joensuu to Kemi, including transfers.
Joensuu to Kemi bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Kauppatori L station.
Joensuu to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Joensuu station.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Kemi is to bus which takes 9h 18m and costs €55 - €80. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 10h 7m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €460 and takes 8h 4m.
What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Kauppatori L to Kemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joensuu to Kemi via Pieksämäki and Oulu in around 10h 7m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–360
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–450
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–420
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kauppatori L to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
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Booking & Getting There
Joensuu to Kemi bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Joensuu to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joensuu to Kemi is 499 km. It takes approximately 6h 20m to drive from Joensuu to Kemi.
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