There are 3 ways to get from Nivala to Kemi by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ylivieska to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
3h 29m€30–50Bus
- Take the bus from linja-autoasema to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Haapajärvi - Haapavesi - Oulu / ...
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
5h 10m€34–42Drive 253.8 km
- Drive from Nivala to Kemicar 253.8 km
3h 11m€48–70
Nivala to Kemi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nivala to Kemi is to train which costs €30 - €50 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nivala to Kemi is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Nivala to Kemi station. However, there are services departing from linja-autoasema and arriving at Kemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Nivala to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Nivala and arriving at Kemi via Ylivieska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Nivala and Kemi is 248 km. The road distance is 253.8 km.
The best way to get from Nivala to Kemi without a car is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €30 - €50.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Nivala to Kemi, including transfers.
Nivala to Kemi bus services, operated by Paakinahon Liikenne Oy, depart from linja-autoasema station.
Nivala to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Ylivieska station.
The best way to get from Nivala to Kemi is to train which takes 3h 29m and costs €30 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.
What companies run services between Nivala, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Ylivieska to Kemi every 3 hours. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 2h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from linja-autoasema to Kemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Ylivieska to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 8 440676
- [email protected]
- Website
- paakinaho.fi
Bus from linja-autoasema to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–28
- Schedules at
- paakinaho.fi
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Booking & Getting There
Nivala to Kemi bus services, operated by Paakinahon Liikenne Oy, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Nivala to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nivala to Kemi is 254 km. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Nivala to Kemi.
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