There are 6 ways to get from Vaasa to Kajaani by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Kokkola Linja-autoasemabus 241 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
7h 40m€58–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Veteraanipuisto Ebus Oulu - Kajaani - Joensuu
7h 45m€42–61Drive 366.3 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kajaanicar 366.3 km
4h 26m€69–100Fly to Kajaani
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane VAA - KAJ
7h 49m€174–470Bus, train via Kauppatori E
- Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Tulobus 240 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Oulutrain
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus
8h 37mFly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane VAA - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
8h 20m€182–471
Vaasa to Kajaani by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kajaani is to bus which costs €40 - €65 and takes 7h 45m.
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.
The distance between Vaasa and Kajaani is 522 km. The road distance is 366.3 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kajaani without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 40m and costs €55 - €110.
It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Vaasa to Kajaani, including transfers.
Vaasa to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kajaani is to bus which takes 7h 45m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €470 and takes 7h 49m.
Vaasa to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Kajaani is 366 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Vaasa to Kajaani.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a bus from Tulo to Veteraanipuisto E via 12 in around 7h 45m. 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 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €170–470
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–430
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Kokkola Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–26
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–26
- Website
- INGSVA
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