There are 4 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain Ic 24 / ...
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain Ic 70 / ...
5h 24m€48–80Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto Ebus Oulu - Kajaani - Joensuu
6h 15m€41–62Drive 335.7 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Kajaanicar 335.7 km
4h 3m€64–92Bus via Kauppatori E
- Take the bus from 1 to 12bus Ob4
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus Oulu - Vaala - Kajaani
6h 49m
Rovaniemi to Kainuu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi station to Kainuu. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi, Bus Station and arriving at Veteraanipuisto E via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi to Kainuu. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Kajaani via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 24m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Kainuu is 396 km. The road distance is 335.7 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu without a car is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Kainuu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rovaniemi, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Kainuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu is to train which takes 5h 24m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Kajaani via Oulu in around 5h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Veteraanipuisto E via Oulu, Bus Station and 12 in around 6h 15m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rovaniemi to Kainuu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Kainuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Kainuu is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Rovaniemi to Kainuu.
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