There are 4 ways to get from Luleå to Kajaani by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
8h 29m€64–91Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from C to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto Ebus
8h 53m€58–78Drive 439 km
- Drive from Luleå to Kajaanicar 439 km
5h 30m€82–119Bus via Luleå Malmuddsviadukten
- Take the bus from Luleå Malmuddsviadukten to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 11
- Take the bus from C to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus
9h 29m
Luleå to Kajaani by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luleå to Kajaani is to bus which costs €55 - €80 and takes 8h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Luleå to Kajaani is to drive which takes 5h 30m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Luleå to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Luleå Pontusbadet and arriving at Veteraanipuisto E via C and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Luleå station to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Luleå Centralstation and arriving at Kajaani via Haaparanta pohjoinen and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Luleå and Kajaani is 489 km. The road distance is 439 km.
The best way to get from Luleå to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Luleå to Kajaani, including transfers.
Luleå to Kajaani bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, depart from Luleå Pontusbadet station.
Luleå to Kajaani train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Luleå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Luleå to Kajaani is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €80 and takes 8h 53m.
What companies run services between Luleå, Sweden and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Luleå Centralstation to Kajaani via Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Oulu in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Veteraanipuisto E via C and 12 in around 8h 53m.
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
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Booking & Getting There
Luleå to Kajaani bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.
Kajaani is 1h ahead of Luleå. It is currently 6:01 AM in Luleå and 7:01 AM in Kajaani.
Luleå to Kajaani train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Haparanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luleå to Kajaani is 439 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Luleå to Kajaani.
There are 48+ hotels available in Kajaani.