There are 5 ways to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tulo to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Ob54 / ...
- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
5h 52m€51–92Bus, train via Kuopio
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to 3bus
- Take the bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus S14 / ...
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain
6h 30m€40–64Drive 326.6 km
- Drive from Savonlinna to Kajaanicar 326.6 km
4h 11m€62–90Train
- Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
- Take the train from Parikkala to Kouvolatrain S 4 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kajaanitrain
9h 8m€86–141Bus
- Take the bus from Tulo to 3bus
- Take the bus from 3 to Kauppatori Ibus
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie Pbus
9h 19m€56–87
Savonlinna to Kajaani by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani is to bus and train via Kuopio which costs €40 - €65 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Savonlinna to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie P via 3 and Kauppatori L. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Savonlinna to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Savonlinna and arriving at Kajaani via Parikkala and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Savonlinna and Kajaani is 417 km. The road distance is 326.6 km.
The best way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 52m and costs €50 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani, including transfers.
Savonlinna to Kajaani bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, depart from Tulo station.
Savonlinna to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Savonlinna station.
The best way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani is to train which takes 9h 8m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 9h 19m.
What companies run services between Savonlinna, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Savonlinna to Kajaani via Parikkala and Kouvola in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie P via 3 and Kauppatori L in around 9h 19m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Mikkeli to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Savonlinna to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–28
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 15 541 146
- [email protected]
- Website
- Linja-Autoliike S. Kosonen Oy
Bus from Tulo to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Linja-Autoliike S. Kosonen Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Tulo to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–27
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from 3 to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kauppatori L to Kasarminkatu Sotkamontie P
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
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Savonlinna to Kajaani bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, arrive at 3 station.
Savonlinna to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Savonlinna to Kajaani is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Savonlinna to Kajaani.
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