There are 6 ways to get from Umeå to Kajaani by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Boden C/Resecentrumtrain
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
11h 57m€99–143Bus via Kemi
- Take the bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Torniobus
- Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus
14h 2mDrive 696.3 km
- Drive from Umeå to Kajaanicar 696.3 km
8h 24m€132–190Fly
- Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane UME - KAJ
7h 43m€178–492Train via Luleå
- 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€109–155Bus
- 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 15m
Umeå to Kajaani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Kajaani is to train which costs €95 - €150 and takes 11h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Umeå to Kajaani is to fly which takes 7h 43m and costs €170 - €500.
No, there is no direct bus from Umeå to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Umeå Shell Teg and arriving at Kauppatori E via Kaupunginhotelli L, Kemi, Bus Station and 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Umeå station to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Umeå Centralstation and arriving at Kajaani via Boden C/Resecentrum, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.
The distance between Umeå and Kajaani is 742 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 11h 57m and costs €95 - €150.
It takes approximately 11h 57m to get from Umeå to Kajaani, including transfers.
Umeå to Kajaani bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, depart from Umeå Shell Teg station.
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 11h 57m and costs €95 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus via Kemi, which costs and takes 14h 2m, you could also fly, which costs €170 - €500 and takes 7h 43m.
What companies run services between Umeå, Sweden and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Umeå Centralstation to Kajaani via Boden C/Resecentrum, Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Oulu in around 11h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Kauppatori E via Kaupunginhotelli L, Kemi rautatieasema, Kemi, Bus Station, Oulu, Bus Station, and 12 in around 14h 2m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kajaani via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €170–490
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kajaani via Vaasa, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €170–490
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €52
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €58
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Boden C/Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +46 922-129 55
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tapanis Buss
Bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Tornio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €93
- Website
- Tapanis Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wiimax
Bus from 12 to Kauppatori E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Bus from Umeå Busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from C to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
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Booking & Getting There
Umeå to Kajaani bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, arrive at Tornio station.
Kajaani is 1h ahead of Umeå. It is currently 12:34 AM in Umeå and 1:34 AM in Kajaani.
Umeå to Kajaani train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Boden C/Resecentrum station.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeå to Kajaani is 696 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Umeå to Kajaani.
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