There are 8 ways to get from Kuopio 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 Kuopio to Oulutrain Ic 63 / ...
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain Ic 27 / ...
6h 4m€37–98Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob5
- Take the bus from 12 to 1bus Ob4 / ...
6h 35m€22–47Drive 392 km
- Drive from Kuopio to Kemicar 392 km
4h 48m€72–103Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane KUO - KEM
6h 35m€136–376Train via Kuopio
- Take the train from Kuopio to Oulutrain Ic 67 / ...
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain Ic 27 / ...
6h 30m€37–98Bus via Lidl P
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob5
- Take the bus from 12 to Lidl Pbus Nt29
6h 41m€33–47Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane KUO - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
7h 32m€140–392Fly to Rovaniemi, train
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane KUO - RVN
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain
8h 31m€135–266
Kuopio to Kemi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuopio to Kemi is to bus which costs €21 - €50 and takes 6h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kuopio to Kemi is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs €70 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuopio to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Linja-autoasema 1 and arriving at 1 via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Kemi. However, there are services departing from Kuopio and arriving at Kemi via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
The distance between Kuopio and Kemi is 449 km. The road distance is 392 km.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Kemi without a car is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €35 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Kuopio to Kemi, including transfers.
Kuopio to Kemi bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Linja-autoasema 1 station.
Kuopio to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
The best way to get from Kuopio to Kemi is to train which takes 6h 4m and costs €35 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €50 and takes 6h 35m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 6h 35m.
What companies run services between Kuopio, Finland and Kemi, Finland?
You can take a train from Kuopio to Kemi via Oulu in around 6h 4m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to 1 via Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri and 12 in around 6h 35m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kuopio to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130–370
Flights from Kuopio to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–360
Flights from Kuopio to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120–230
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Kuopio to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–80
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–21
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–22
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 0600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 0200 4000
- Website
- matkahuolto.fi
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/
Bus from 12 to Lidl P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–19
- Website
- https://www.matkahuolto.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- eskelisen.fi
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
Bus from 12 to Lidl P
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–24
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from 12 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Kuopio to Kemi bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Kuopio to Kemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuopio to Kemi is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Kuopio to Kemi.
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