There are 9 ways to get from Imatra to Kemi 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 Imatra to Kouvolatrain S 2 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
12h 3m€105–179Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oikokatu L to Tulobus Lappeenranta - Mikkeli - Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Kemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
12h 6m€78–110Drive 632.3 km
- Drive from Imatra to Kemicar 632.3 km
8h€120–173Train, fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
7h 38m€134–241Train via Vantaa
- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain S 2 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
12h 10m€125–209Bus via Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Armada to Vesmanninmäki Lbus Lappeenranta - Mikkeli - Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 to 1bus Ob4
12h 50mTrain, fly to Oulu Airport
- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
8h 27m€120–289Train, fly to Rovaniemi
- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain
9h 32m€123–276Train, fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
- Take the train from Kokkola to Kemitrain
9h 53m€209–341
Imatra to Kemi by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Imatra to Kemi is to bus which costs €75 - €110 and takes 12h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Imatra to Kemi is to train and fly which takes 7h 38m and costs €130 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Imatra to Kemi station. However, there are services departing from Saareksiinmäki L and arriving at Kemi, Bus Station via Oikokatu L and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Imatra to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Imatra and arriving at Kemi via Kouvola and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
The distance between Imatra and Kemi is 839 km. The road distance is 632.3 km.
The best way to get from Imatra to Kemi without a car is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 12h 3m to get from Imatra to Kemi, including transfers.
Imatra to Kemi bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, depart from Oikokatu L station.
Imatra to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Imatra station.
The best way to get from Imatra to Kemi is to train which takes 12h 3m and costs €100 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €110 and takes 12h 6m.
What companies run services between Imatra, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Korvenkannantie 1 P to Kemi via Keskusasema P, Imatra, Kouvola, and Oulu in around 12h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saareksiinmäki L to Kemi, Bus Station via Oikokatu L and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center in around 12h 6m.
- 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
- €100–180
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–200
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–210
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Imatra to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- 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 Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- 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 Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- 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 Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Oikokatu L to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- Savonlinja
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- 0400 243 910
- tilausajot@liikenneetelapaa.fi
- Website
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
Bus from Armada to Vesmanninmäki L
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Imatra to Kemi bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, arrive at Tulo station.
Imatra to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imatra to Kemi is 632 km. It takes approximately 8h to drive from Imatra to Kemi.
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