The average train between Kuopio and Kemi takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Kuopio to Kemi. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Kuopio and Kemi. The earliest departure is at 7:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kuopio is at 6:38 PM which arrives into Kemi at 5:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Kuopio station and arriving at Kemi station via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Kuopio to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
Kuopio to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Book your Kuopio to Kemi train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kuopio and Kemi is 349.9 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Kuopio to Kemi via Oulu in around 6h 4m.