There are 7 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 15m€66–119Bus
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€41–59Drive 366.3 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kajaanicar 366.3 km
4h 26m€68–97Fly to Kajaani
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane VAA - KAJ
7h 49m€152–405Train via Oulu
- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
7h 29m€66–119Bus, train
- Take the bus from Himalajankatu I to Tulobus 240 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Oulutrain
- Take the bus from 12 to Kauppatori Ebus
8h 38mFly 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€171–437
Vaasa to Kajaani by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kajaani is to bus which costs €40 - €60 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.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 15m 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 15m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 7h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €410 and takes 7h 49m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Veteraanipuisto E via 12 in around 7h 45m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Kajaani via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–400
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140–400
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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 Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- 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
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- Omni Bus
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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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