There are 5 ways to get from Tampere to Kajaani by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Tampere to Pieksämäkitrain Ic 155 / ...
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Kajaanitrain Ic 65 / ...
6h 16m€58–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus Ob9 / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Pohjolankatu Kirkko Ebus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
7h 20m€46–56Drive 460.8 km
- Drive from Tampere to Kajaanicar 460.8 km
5h 42m€85–122Train, fly
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
4h 56m€142–231Train via Kuopio
- Take the train from Tampere to Kuopiotrain Ic 147 / ...
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain Ic 65 / ...
6h 24m€57–98
Tampere to Kajaani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Kajaani is to bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 7h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tampere to Kajaani is to train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €140 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Linja-autoasema 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Tampere and arriving at Kajaani via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Tampere and Kajaani is 471 km. The road distance is 460.8 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Tampere to Kajaani, including transfers.
Tampere to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 2 station.
Tampere to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
The best way to get from Tampere to Kajaani is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 7h 20m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Tampere to Kajaani via Pieksämäki in around 6h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Linja-autoasema 1 in around 7h 20m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Tampere to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Pieksämäki to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
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More Questions & Answers
Tampere to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Tampere to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Kajaani is 461 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Tampere to Kajaani.
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