There are 7 ways to get from Kainuu to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kajaani
best- Fly from Kajaani (KAJ) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KAJ - HEL
3h 27m€118–182Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kajaani to Kuopiotrain Ic 710 / ...
- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Helsinki, Katajanokan Terminalbus 3006
8h 56m€49–87Train
- Take the train from Kajaani to Helsinkitrain Ic 70 / ...
6h 29m€70–120Bus
- Take the bus from Pohjolankatu 35 to Tulobus Kajaani - Iisalmi - Kuopio
- Take the bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to 30-35bus Ob5
8h 45m€51–88Drive 549 km
- Drive from Kajaani to Helsinkicar 549 km
6h 26m€101–145Train to Oulu Airport, fly
- Take the train from Kajaani to Oulutrain
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OUL - HEL
5h 32m€93–247Train to Kuopio, fly
- Take the train from Kajaani to Kuopiotrain
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KUO - HEL
5h 43m€86–187
Kainuu to Helsinki by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kainuu to Helsinki is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Kainuu to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €110 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Kainuu to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Pohjolankatu 35 and arriving at 30-35 via Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kajaani and arriving at Helsinki. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 29m.
The distance between Kainuu and Helsinki is 506 km. The road distance is 549 km.
The best way to get from Kainuu to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Kainuu to Helsinki, including transfers.
Kainuu to Helsinki bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, depart from Pohjolankatu 35 station.
Kainuu to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kajaani station.
The best way to get from Kainuu to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 8h 45m.
What companies run services between Kainuu, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?
Finnair flies from Kajaani (KAJ) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) once daily. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Kajaani to Helsinki 5 times a day. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 6h 29m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kajaani to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110–170
Flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Kuopio to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Pohjolankatu 35 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–30
- Website
- Omni Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Helsinki, Katajanokan Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Kainuu to Helsinki bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, arrive at Tulo station.
Kainuu to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kainuu to Helsinki is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Kainuu to Helsinki.
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