The average train between Turku and Kajaani takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 7h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Turku to Kajaani. 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 Turku and Kajaani. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Turku is at 9:08 PM which arrives into Kajaani at 2:35 PM. All services require a transfer at Tampere and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Turku to Kajaani. However, there are services departing from Turku station and arriving at Kajaani station via Tampere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Turku to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Turku station.
Turku to Kajaani train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kajaani station.
The distance between Turku and Kajaani is 505.3 km. The road distance is 637 km.
You can take a train from Turku to Kajaani via Tampere and Pieksämäki in around 8h 58m.