There are 6 ways to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Tulo to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Ob54 / ...
- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
5h 52m€46–92Bus, train via Kuopio
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to 3bus
- Take the bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus S14 / ...
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain
6h 32m€39–64Drive 326.6 km
- Drive from Savonlinna to Kajaanicar 326.6 km
4h 11m€62–89Bus, train via Kuopio #2
- Take the bus from Citymarket L to 3bus
- Take the bus from Varkaus Matkakeskus to Paloasema Pbus
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain
6h 51m€44–69Bus
- Take the bus from Tulo to 3bus
- Take the bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Stationbus S14 / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Pohjolankatu Kirkko Ebus
6h 54m€48–69Train
- Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
- Take the train from Parikkala to Kouvolatrain S 4 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kajaanitrain
9h 8m€80–136
Savonlinna to Kajaani by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani is to bus and train via Kuopio which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs €60 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Savonlinna to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Varkaus and Linja-autoasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Savonlinna to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Savonlinna and arriving at Kajaani via Parikkala and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
The distance between Savonlinna and Kajaani is 417 km. The road distance is 326.6 km.
The best way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 52m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 52m to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani, including transfers.
Savonlinna to Kajaani bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, depart from Tulo station.
Savonlinna to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Savonlinna station.
The best way to get from Savonlinna to Kajaani is to bus which takes 6h 54m and costs €45 - €70. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 9h 8m.
What companies run services between Savonlinna, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a bus from Tulo to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Varkaus and Linja-autoasema in around 6h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Savonlinna to Kajaani via Parikkala and Kouvola in around 9h 8m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Mikkeli to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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)
Train from Kuopio to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Savonlinna to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–28
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 15 541 146
- kosonen@matka-kosonen.fi
- Website
- Linja-Autoliike S. Kosonen Oy
Bus from Tulo to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- Linja-Autoliike S. Kosonen Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Tulo to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–23
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Linja-autoasema to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 020 7411 090
- info@soisalonliikenne.com
- Website
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Citymarket L to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Varkaus Matkakeskus to Paloasema P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Tulo to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–15
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Bus from Varkaus to Kuopio, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–14
- Schedules at
- Soisalon Liikenne Oy
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Savonlinna to Kajaani bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, arrive at 3 station.
Savonlinna to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Savonlinna to Kajaani is 327 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Savonlinna to Kajaani.
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