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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Kajaani
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- S$65
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- S$107
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 6 h 3 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 6 h 9 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 38
- Distance
- 474 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Kajaani is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Kajaani will cost around S$107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$65.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 38 trains from Helsinki to Kajaani, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 474 km distance in an average of 6 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 3 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 13 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC-737:14 PM 6h13 Helsinki Central 1:27 AM Kajaani station S$65 1 One-way 0 changes- IC-73
7:20 PM 6h07 Pasila railway station 1:27 AM Kajaani station S$65 1 One-way 0 changes - PYO-273 · IC-68
11:13 PM 12h55 Helsinki Central 12:08 PM Kajaani station S$81 1 One-way 1 change - PYO-273 · IC-68
11:20 PM 12h48 Pasila railway station 12:08 PM Kajaani station S$81 1 One-way 1 change - LOL-9737 · PYO-273 · IC-68
11:40 PM 12h28 Helsinki Central 12:08 PM Kajaani station S$81 1 One-way 2 changes
- S-9
4:20 PM 6h03 Pasila railway station 10:23 PM Kajaani station S$99 1 One-way 0 changes - IC-73
7:20 PM 6h07 Pasila railway station 1:27 AM Kajaani station S$65 1 One-way 0 changes - S-9
4:14 PM 6h09 Helsinki Central 10:23 PM Kajaani station S$99 1 One-way 0 changes - IC-67
2:20 PM 6h12 Pasila railway station 8:32 PM Kajaani station S$86 1 One-way 0 changes - IC-73
7:14 PM 6h13 Helsinki Central 1:27 AM Kajaani station S$65 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Kajaani
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Trains from Helsinki to Kajaani run on average 25 times per day, taking around 8h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$22 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 474 km distance in 5h 49m.
Distance 474 km |
Average train duration 8h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price S$22 |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 5h 49m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Live departures
Helsinki to Kajaani train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Kajaani trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:14 AM Helsinki | 6h21 | 11:35 AM Kajaani | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:14 AM Helsinki | 6h18 | 5:32 PM Kajaani | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:14 PM Helsinki | 6h18 | 6:32 PM Kajaani | 0 changesdirect | |
| 4:14 PM Helsinki | 6h13 | 10:27 PM Kajaani | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:14 PM Helsinki | 6h13 | 11:27 PM Kajaani | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:06 PM Helsinki | 13h05 | 7:11 AM Kajaani | 0 changesdirect | |
| 6:10 PM Helsinki | 13h01 | 7:11 AM Kajaani | 0 changesdirect | |
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Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Kajaani
Most Helsinki to Kajaani trains use the Helsinki to Kajaani station pair. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Kajaani train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Helsinki station do trains to Kajaani leave from?
Getting to Helsinki from Helsinki city centre
Helsinki train station facilities and services
Helsinki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Getting to Pasila from Helsinki city centre
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Pasila train station facilities and services
Pasila has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
Which Kajaani station do trains from Helsinki arrive at?
Getting to Kajaani from Kajaani city centre
Kajaani train station facilities and services
Kajaani has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Anorak, Bakery Pekka Heikkinen & Kumpp
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Kajaani. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Kajaani. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Kajaani: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Kajaani: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Kajaani: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Original Sokos Hotel Valjus, Scandic Kajanus, Hotel Kajaani.
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