There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kajaani
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
2h 44m€107–176Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 15 to 5bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulobus Ob5
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Pohjolankatu Kirkko Ebus
9h 25m€56–94Train
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
7h 1m€71–122Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani539.7 km
6h 21mDrive 539.7 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaanicar 539.7 km
6h 21m€102–147Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain
4h 55m€99–238Fly to Kuopio, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuopio (KUO)plane HEL - KUO
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain
5h 11m€88–182
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €100 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from 15 and arriving at Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 and Linja-autoasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Kajaani via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kajaani is 472 km. The road distance is 539.7 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 7h 1m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 15 station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 7h 1m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 9h 25m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ) once daily. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Tikkurila to Kajaani 4 times a day. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 5h 53m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–150
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 15 to 5
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Website
- Omni Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 5 station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kajaani station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani is 540 km. It takes approximately 6h 21m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani.
There are 48+ hotels available in Kajaani.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kajaani. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.