There are 4 ways to get from Kajaani to Varkaus by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Kajaani to Kuopiotrain Ic 710 / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Varkaus Matkakeskusbus Kuo-VarkB / ...
4h 6m€30–47Bus
- Take the bus from 2 to Kauppatori Ibus Oulu - Kajaani - Joensuu
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to 3bus Joensuu - Heinävesi - Varkaus
6h 57m€47–68Drive 243.4 km
- Drive from Kajaani to Varkauscar 243.4 km
2h 57m€47–67Train
- Take the train from Kajaani to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 68 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain Hdm 723 / ...
4h 32m€38–60
Kajaani to Varkaus by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kajaani to Varkaus is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 4h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kajaani to Varkaus is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Kajaani to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at 3 via Kauppatori L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kajaani to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Kajaani and arriving at Varkaus via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
The distance between Kajaani and Varkaus is 242 km. The road distance is 243.4 km.
The best way to get from Kajaani to Varkaus without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 6m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Kajaani to Varkaus, including transfers.
Kajaani to Varkaus bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from 2 station.
Kajaani to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kajaani station.
The best way to get from Kajaani to Varkaus is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 4h 32m.
What companies run services between Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland and Varkaus, Finland?
You can take a bus from 2 to 3 via Kauppatori L in around 6h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kajaani to Varkaus via Pieksämäki in around 4h 32m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Varkaus Matkakeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–14
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Kauppatori L to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Varkaus Matkakeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 2 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Kauppatori L to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–27
- Website
- Savonlinja
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Booking & Getting There
Kajaani to Varkaus bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Kauppatori I station.
Kajaani to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kajaani to Varkaus is 243 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Kajaani to Varkaus.
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