There are 5 ways to get from Umeå to Kajaani by train, bus, car, plane, or car ferry
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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 28m€104–149Fly
cheapest- Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane UME - KAJ
9h 33m€95–421Bus
- 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€130–188Car ferry, bus
- Take the carferry from Umeå to Vaasacarferry
- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus
17h 49m
Umeå to Kajaani by train and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Kajaani is to train which costs €100 - €150 and takes 13h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Umeå to Kajaani is to drive which takes 8h 24m and costs €130 - €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 28m.
The distance between Umeå and Kajaani is 812 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 28m and costs €100 - €150.
It takes approximately 13h 28m 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 28m and costs €100 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €430 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Umeå, Sweden and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Umeå Centralstation to Kajaani via Luleå Centralstation, Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Oulu in around 13h 28m. 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
- €160–450
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kajaani via Vaasa, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €160–450
Flights from Umeå Airport to Kajaani via Stockholm, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–550
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–60
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- 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
- 0207 716 810
- [email protected]
- Website
- Wasaline
Car ferry from Umeå to Vaasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €43–48
- Website
- Wasaline
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Booking & Getting There
Umeå to Kajaani bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.
Kajaani is 1h ahead of Umeå. It is currently 2:22 PM in Umeå and 3:22 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 48+ hotels available in Kajaani.
