There are 4 ways to get from Kajaani to Lapland by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kajaani to Oulutrain Ic 65 / ...
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain Ic 23 / ...
5h 22m€51–83Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kaukametsä P to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Joensuu - Kajaani - Oulu
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
6h 18m€42–95Drive 335.5 km
- Drive from Kajaani to Rovaniemicar 335.5 km
4h 3m€64–92Bus via Kauppatori P
- Take the bus from Kauppatori P to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Kajaani - Vaala - Oulu
- Take the bus from 12 to 1bus Ob4
6h 34m
Kajaani to Lapland by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kajaani to Lapland is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 6h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kajaani to Lapland is to drive which takes 4h 3m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Kajaani to Lapland station. However, there are services departing from Kaukametsä P and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kajaani to Lapland. However, there are services departing from Kajaani and arriving at Rovaniemi via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Kajaani and Lapland is 396 km. The road distance is 335.5 km.
The best way to get from Kajaani to Lapland without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €85.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Kajaani to Lapland, including transfers.
Kajaani to Lapland bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Kaukametsä P station.
Kajaani to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kajaani station.
The best way to get from Kajaani to Lapland is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs €50 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland and Lapland, Finland?
You can take a train from Kajaani to Rovaniemi via Oulu in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kaukametsä P to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- myynti@pohjolanmatka.fi
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Kaukametsä P to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–30
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- info@wiimax.fi
- Website
- Wiimax
Bus from Kaukametsä P to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Bus from Kauppatori P to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Wiimax
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 16 364 300
- info@kutilan.fi
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne Oy
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne Oy
- Schedules at
- Kutilan Liikenne Oy
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne Oy
- Schedules at
- Kutilan Liikenne Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
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Kajaani to Lapland bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Kajaani to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kajaani to Lapland is 336 km. It takes approximately 4h 3m to drive from Kajaani to Lapland.
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