There are 7 ways to get from Turku 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 Turku to Pieksämäkitrain S 915
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
8h 31m€80–128Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 to Tulobus Ob9 / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema to Pohjolankatu Kirkko Ebus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
9h 40m€53–72Drive 616.6 km
- Drive from Turku to Kajaanicar 616.6 km
7h 34m€117–168Fly from Turku Airport
- Fly from Turku Airport (TKU) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane TKU - KAJ
8h 54m€158–450Train via Kuopio
- Take the train from Turku to Kuopiotrain S 915
- Take the train from Kuopio to Kajaanitrain Ic 65 / ...
8h 43m€80–129Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tuomiokirkkotori to Tbus Turku - Hämeenlinna - Lahti
- Take the train from Lahti to Kajaanitrain Ic 63 / ...
9h 44m€94–139Train to Helsinki Airport, fly
- Take the train from Turku to Pasilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
6h 14m€128–227
Turku to Kajaani by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Turku to Kajaani is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Turku to Kajaani is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €120 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Turku to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 and arriving at Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Linja-autoasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Turku to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Turku and arriving at Kajaani via Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
The distance between Turku and Kajaani is 637 km. The road distance is 616.6 km.
The best way to get from Turku to Kajaani without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Turku to Kajaani, including transfers.
Turku to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 station.
Turku to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Turku station.
The best way to get from Turku to Kajaani is to train which takes 8h 31m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €450 and takes 8h 54m.
What companies run services between Turku, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Turku to Kajaani via Pieksämäki in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Linja-autoasema in around 9h 40m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Turku Airport to Kajaani via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–440
Flights from Turku Airport to Kajaani via Riga, Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Thursday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €200–550
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Turku to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Turku to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- 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 Lahti to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Turku to Pasila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Turun Linja-autoasema, laituri 5 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
- 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
- Phone
- +358 3 68500
- Website
- Pekolan Liikenne Oy
Bus from Tuomiokirkkotori to T
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–40
- Schedules at
- Pekolan Liikenne Oy
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Turku to Kajaani bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Turku to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pieksämäki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Turku to Kajaani is 617 km. It takes approximately 7h 34m to drive from Turku to Kajaani.
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