There are 7 ways to get from Joensuu to Kemi by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
- Take the bus from 12 to 1bus Ob4 / ...
9h 23m€57–89Bus, train
- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus
- Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
9h 34m€65–124Drive 499.1 km
- Drive from Joensuu to Kemicar 499.1 km
6h 20m€92–133Fly 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€174–465Train
- Take the train from Joensuu to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
10h 8m€84–146Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane JOE - RVN
- Take the bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus
9h 58mFly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane JOE - KEM
8h 6m€168–489
Joensuu to Kemi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Joensuu to Kemi is to bus which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 23m.
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. However, there are services departing from Kauppatori L and arriving at 1 via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 23m.
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 8m.
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 23m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 9h 23m 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 23m and costs €55 - €90. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €150 and takes 10h 8m, you could also fly, which costs €160 - €490 and takes 8h 6m.
What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Kauppatori L to 1 via 12 in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Joensuu to Kemi via Pieksämäki and Oulu in around 10h 8m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–430
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–440
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–480
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Kuopio to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–75
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Joensuu to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Pieksämäki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from Kauppatori L to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–65
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
- Website
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- eskelisen.fi
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/timetables-and-routes/
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–29
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 0400 153884
- [email protected]
- Website
- tilausliikennehimanen.fi
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- mikkeli.fi
Bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- mikkeli.fi
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More Questions & Answers
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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