There are 4 ways to get from Nivala to Kajaani by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Nivala to Iisalmitrain H 494 / ...
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Kajaanitrain Ic 711 / ...
3h 16m€25–43Bus
- Take the bus from linja-autoasema to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Haapajärvi - Haapavesi - Oulu / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto Ebus Oulu - Kajaani - Joensuu
6h 10mDrive 150.9 km
- Drive from Nivala to Kajaanicar 150.9 km
1h 48m€28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Nivala to Iisalmitrain H 494 / ...
- Take the bus from Tulo to Pohjolankatu Kirkko Ebus Iisalmi - Kajaani / ...
3h 36m€32–45
Nivala to Kajaani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nivala to Kajaani is to train which costs €24 - €45 and takes 3h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Nivala to Kajaani is to drive which takes 1h 48m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Nivala to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from linja-autoasema and arriving at Veteraanipuisto E via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Nivala to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Nivala and arriving at Kajaani via Iisalmi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
The distance between Nivala and Kajaani is 204 km. The road distance is 150.9 km.
The best way to get from Nivala to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €24 - €45.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Nivala to Kajaani, including transfers.
Nivala to Kajaani bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, depart from linja-autoasema station.
Nivala to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Nivala station.
The best way to get from Nivala to Kajaani is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs €24 - €45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Nivala, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Nivala to Kajaani via Iisalmi in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from linja-autoasema to Veteraanipuisto E via 12 in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Nivala to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Iisalmi to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Nivala to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 0400 153884
- [email protected]
- Website
- tilausliikennehimanen.fi
Bus from linja-autoasema to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- mikkeli.fi
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- pohjolanmatka.fi
Bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/linjaliikenne/
- Website
- https://pohjolanmatka.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Tulo to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Nivala to Kajaani bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Nivala to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Iisalmi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nivala to Kajaani is 151 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Nivala to Kajaani.
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