There are 5 ways to get from Umeå to Kajaani by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry
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 Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstationtrain
- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
13h 18m€114–190Fly
cheapest- Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane UME - KAJ
10h 8m€102–380Bus
- Take the bus from Umeå Busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from C to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto Ebus
14h 15mDrive 696.3 km
- Drive from Umeå to Kajaanicar 696.3 km
8h 24m€128–184Car ferry, bus
- Take the car ferry from Umeå to Vaasacarferry
- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus
17h 32m
Umeå to Kajaani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Kajaani is to train which costs €110 - €190 and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Umeå to Kajaani is to drive which takes 8h 24m and costs €120 - €190.
No, there is no direct bus from Umeå station to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Umeå Busstation and arriving at Veteraanipuisto E via C and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Umeå station to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Umeå Centralstation and arriving at Kajaani via Luleå Centralstation, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Umeå and Kajaani is 811 km. The road distance is 696.3 km.
The best way to get from Umeå to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 13h 18m and costs €110 - €190.
It takes approximately 13h 18m to get from Umeå to Kajaani, including transfers.
Umeå to Kajaani bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, depart from Umeå Busstation.
Umeå to Kajaani train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Umeå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Umeå to Kajaani is to train which takes 13h 18m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €380 and takes 10h 8m.
What companies run services between Umeå, Sweden and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Umeå Centralstation to Kajaani via Luleå Centralstation, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Oulu in around 13h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Umeå Busstation to Veteraanipuisto E via C and 12 in around 14h 15m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kajaani via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140–390
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kajaani via Vaasa, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €140–390
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kajaani via Stockholm, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–480
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- norrtag.se
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Schedules at
- norrtag.se
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Schedules at
- norrtag.se
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- sj.se
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- https://www.sj.se/en/
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- tabussen.nu
Bus from Umeå Busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- tabussen.nu
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from C to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- 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/
- [email protected]
- Website
- wiimax.fi
Bus from 12 to Kauppatori E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- wiimax.fi
- Phone
- 0207 716 810
- [email protected]
- Website
- wasaline.com
Car ferry from Umeå to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://www.wasaline.com/en/
Want to know more about travelling around Finland
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Umeå to Kajaani bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.
Kajaani is 1h ahead of Umeå. It is currently 10:38 PM in Umeå and 11:38 PM in Kajaani.
Umeå to Kajaani train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Luleå Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeå to Kajaani is 696 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Umeå to Kajaani.
There are 46+ hotels available in Kajaani.