There are 8 ways to get from Vaasa to Kemi by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Tulobus 240 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
6h 3m€56–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
6h 45m€27–40Drive 423.7 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kemicar 423.7 km
5h 12m€80–116Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane VAA - KEM
7h 51m€190–550Bus, train via Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E
- Take the bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Kokkola Linja-autoasemabus 241 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
6h 4m€47–85Train
- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
6h 11m€61–99Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane VAA - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
7h 14m€172–452Fly to Rovaniemi, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane VAA - RVN
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain
8h 30m€308–746
Vaasa to Kemi by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kemi is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Kemi is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Kemi station. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Kemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Kemi via Seinäjoki and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 11m.
The distance between Vaasa and Kemi is 436 km. The road distance is 423.7 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kemi without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 3m and costs €55 - €85.
It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Vaasa to Kemi, including transfers.
Vaasa to Kemi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Vaasa to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kemi is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €190 - €550 and takes 7h 51m, you could also train, which costs €60 - €100 and takes 6h 11m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Tulo to Kemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station in around 6h 45m. Alternatively, Finnair flies from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) twice daily.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €190–550
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–430
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–490
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–26
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Vaasa to Kemi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Vaasa to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Kemi is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Vaasa to Kemi.
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