There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki to Kemi by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
6h 43m€90–160Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
9h 35m€35–95Drive 710.7 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kemicar 710.7 km
8h 13m€129–187Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
4h 30m€98–175Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
- Take the bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus
5h 37mFly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
5h 16m€84–221Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
- Take the train from Kokkola to Kemitrain
6h 43m€173–280
Helsinki to Kemi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kemi is to bus which costs €35 - €95 and takes 9h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kemi is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs €95 - €180.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi and arriving at Kemi, linja-autoasema. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 35m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kemi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kemi is 773 km. The road distance is 710.7 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kemi without a car is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €90 - €160.
The train from Helsinki to Kemi takes 6h 43m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Helsinki to Kemi bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi station.
Helsinki to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kemi is to train which takes 6h 43m and costs €90 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €95 and takes 9h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €180 and takes 4h 30m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Kemi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €90–160 and the journey takes 6h 43m. Alternatively, Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom operates a bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Kemi, linja-autoasema 3 times a day, and the journey takes 9h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
Bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Omni Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki to Kemi bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Kemi, linja-autoasema station.
Helsinki to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kemi is 711 km. It takes approximately 8h 13m to drive from Helsinki to Kemi.
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