There are 6 ways to get from Vaasa 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 Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
7h 28m€72–125Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain Ic 70 / ...
7h 36m€41–64Drive 366.3 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kajaanicar 366.3 km
4h 26m€68–97Fly
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane VAA - KAJ
6h 39m€161–418Bus
- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto Ebus Oulu - Kajaani - Joensuu
7h 45m€41–59Bus via Kauppatori E
- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus Oulu - Vaala - Kajaani
8h 19m
Vaasa to Kajaani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kajaani is to bus and train which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Kajaani is to drive which takes 4h 26m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Veteraanipuisto E via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Kajaani via Seinäjoki and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 28m.
The distance between Vaasa and Kajaani is 588 km. The road distance is 366.3 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Vaasa to Kajaani, including transfers.
Vaasa to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Vaasa to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kajaani is to train which takes 7h 28m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €160 - €420 and takes 6h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Kajaani via Seinäjoki and Oulu in around 7h 28m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kajaani (KAJ) twice daily.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Kajaani via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–400
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Seinäjoki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
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
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
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
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More Questions & Answers
Vaasa to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Vaasa to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Kajaani is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Vaasa to Kajaani.
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