There are 5 ways to get from Riga to Kajaani by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kajaani
best- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane RIX - KAJ
5h 55m€121–336Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus N1206
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulobus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
18h 40m€99–147Train, bus
- Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinntrain 0
- Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2bus
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kajaanitrain
16h 44m€102–178Drive, ferry
- Drive from Riga to Port Of Tallinn (Terminal D)car
- Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
- Drive from Helsinki to Kajaanicar
13h 14m€171–256Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane RIX - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
8h 1m€123–296
Riga to Kajaani by train, tram, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Riga to Kajaani is to bus which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Riga to Kajaani is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €120 - €340.
No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Tulo via Linja-autoasema 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
The distance between Riga and Kajaani is 862 km.
The best way to get from Riga to Kajaani without a car is to train and bus which takes 16h 44m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 5h 55m to get from Riga to Kajaani, including transfers.
Riga to Kajaani bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.
The best way to get from Riga to Kajaani is to fly which takes 5h 55m and costs €120 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €95 - €150 and takes 18h 40m.
Riga to Kajaani bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kuopio, Bus Station.
There are 44+ hotels available in Kajaani.
What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
Finnair and Air Baltic fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Kajaani (KAJ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Tulo via Linja-autoasema 1 in around 18h 40m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Kajaani via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–310
Flights from Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Website
- airbaltic.com
Flights from Riga International Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–340
- Phone
- +372 616 0245
- [email protected]
- Website
- elron.ee
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://elron.ee/en
- Express Train Ticket
- €28–40
- Phone
- +370 700 55 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- ltglink.lt
Train from Riga-Pasazieru to Tallinn
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–27
- Website
- https://ltglink.lt/en
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Riga, Bus Station to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 3 4399880
- [email protected]
- Website
- vikingline.fi
Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sales.vikingline.com/
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