There are 3 ways to get from Mikkeli to Kajaani by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
3h 27m€35–65Bus
- Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Tulobus Ob5
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Pohjolankatu Kirkko Ebus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
5h 30m€42–58Drive 329.7 km
- Drive from Mikkeli to Kajaanicar 329.7 km
3h 56m€63–90
Mikkeli to Kajaani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mikkeli to Kajaani is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Mikkeli to Kajaani is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Mikkeli to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and arriving at Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Linja-autoasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Mikkeli and arriving at Kajaani. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Mikkeli and Kajaani is 314 km. The road distance is 329.7 km.
The best way to get from Mikkeli to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €65.
The train from Mikkeli to Kajaani takes 3h 27m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Mikkeli to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat station.
Mikkeli to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Mikkeli station.
The best way to get from Mikkeli to Kajaani is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Mikkeli, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Mikkeli to Kajaani every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Linja-autoasema in around 5h 30m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Mikkeli to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Mikkeli to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Mikkeli to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kajaani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mikkeli to Kajaani is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Mikkeli to Kajaani.
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