There are 4 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain Ic 24 / ...
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain Ic 70 / ...
5h 22m€49–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Oulu linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto Ebus Oulu - Kajaani - Joensuu
6h 20m€43–67Drive 335.7 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Kajaanicar 335.7 km
4h 3m€62–89Bus via Kauppatori E
- Take the bus from 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Rovaniemi - Ranua - Oulu / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus Oulu - Vaala - Kajaani
7h 4m
Rovaniemi to Kainuu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu is to bus which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi to Kainuu. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema and arriving at Veteraanipuisto E via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
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 22m.
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 22m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Rovaniemi to Kainuu, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Kainuu bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema 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 22m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €70 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Kajaani via Oulu in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Veteraanipuisto E via 12 in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- 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
- Phone
- +358 40 5189
- Website
- rmhl.fi
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
- Website
- traficom.fi
Bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Oulu linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Oulu linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- 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 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- eskelisen.fi
Bus from 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/timetables-and-routes/
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Website
- kutilan.fi
Bus from 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- kutilan.fi
- [email protected]
- Website
- wiimax.fi
Bus from 12 to Kauppatori E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- wiimax.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Rovaniemi to Kainuu bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Oulu linja-autoasema 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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