There are 8 ways to get from Kitee to Kemi by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori Ibus 500
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
11h 36m€68–96Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hovintie L to Joensuubus 500
- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus
- Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
11h 50m€78–138Drive 564.7 km
- Drive from Kitee to Kemicar 564.7 km
7h 7m€107–155Bus to Joensuu Airport, fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Take the bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori Ibus
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane JOE - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
9h 51m€168–424Bus via Iisalmi
- Take the bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori Ibus 500
- Take the bus from Kauppatori L to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob5
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
12h 21m€71–90Train
- Take the train from Kitee to Joensuutrain S 9 / ...
- Take the train from Joensuu to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
12h 52m€94–157Bus to Joensuu Airport, fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Take the bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori Ibus
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane JOE - KEM
9h 58m€182–486Train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Take the train from Kitee to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
9h 8m€155–266
Kitee to Kemi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kitee to Kemi is to bus via Iisalmi which costs €70 - €90 and takes 12h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kitee to Kemi is to drive which takes 7h 7m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Kitee to Kemi station. However, there are services departing from Hovintie L and arriving at Kemi, Bus Station via Kauppatori L and Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Kitee to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Kitee and arriving at Kemi via Joensuu, Pieksämäki and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Kitee and Kemi is 628 km. The road distance is 564.7 km.
The best way to get from Kitee to Kemi without a car is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs €65 - €100.
It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Kitee to Kemi, including transfers.
Kitee to Kemi bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, depart from Hovintie L station.
Kitee to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kitee station.
The best way to get from Kitee to Kemi is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs €65 - €100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €160 and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Kitee, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Hovintie L to Kemi, Bus Station via Kauppatori L and Oulu, Bus Station in around 11h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hovintie I to Kemi via Kitee rautatieasema, Kitee, Joensuu, Pieksämäki, and Oulu in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–370
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–460
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kuopio to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- 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 Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kitee to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- 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 Kitee to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- info@savonlinja.fi
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Hovintie L to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–18
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–30
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Hovintie L to Kauppatori I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €13–17
- Website
- Savonlinja
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Booking & Getting There
Kitee to Kemi bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, arrive at Kauppatori I station.
Kitee to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kitee to Kemi is 565 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Kitee to Kemi.
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