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The cheapest and fastest trains from Oulu to Kajaani

Showing times and prices for Jul 17

Cheapest price

Average price

$29

Fastest journey

2 h 3 m

Average duration

2 h 6 m

Trains per day

Distance

139 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oulu to Kajaani is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Oulu to Kajaani will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Oulu for Kajaani on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Thu, Jul 17 the direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 3 m .

On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest trains will take 2 h 10 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.

04:22PM2h07

Oulu

06:29PMKajaani

$91One-way

0 transfers

04:15PM2h10

Oulu

06:25PMKajaani

$301One-way

0 transfers

05:10AM2h07

Oulu

07:17AMKajaani

$311One-way

0 transfers

08:07AM2h03

Oulu

10:10AMKajaani

$311One-way

0 transfers

08:03AM2h05

Oulu

10:08AMKajaani

$421One-way

0 transfers

Live departures

Oulu to Kajaani train times

Showing trains for today, Wednesday, July 16

Last updated at 2:47 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC-66	4:07 AM Oulu station	2h04	6:11 AM Kajaani station	0 transfersDirect
IC-68	7:03 AM Oulu station	2h05	9:08 AM Kajaani station	0 transfersDirect
IC-70	9:27 AM Oulu station	2h04	11:31 AM Kajaani station	0 transfersDirect
IC-710	3:22 PM Oulu station	2h07	5:29 PM Kajaani station	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Oulu to Kajaani

Finland

Trains from Oulu to Kajaani run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $9 (€8) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

85 miles (138 km)

Average train duration

2h 6m

Cheapest ticket price

$9 (€8)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

2h 4m

First train

06:33

Last train

21:05

Price information

Train companies: VR from Oulu to Kajaani trains

VR trains will get you to Kajaani from Oulu from $8 (€6). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

VR is a Finnish train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including InterCity, Pendolino, and Allegro trains. Allegro trains are the fastest, offering speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Pendolino and InterCity trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable ride. VR also offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and season tickets. The most popular routes for VR are Helsinki to Tampere, Helsinki to Turku, and Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

Oulu to Kajaani train information with VR:

Average Duration: 2 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $35
VR frequency: 4 a day

FAQs: Trains from Oulu to Kajaani

FAQs: Travel by train from Oulu to Kajaani easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Oulu to Kajaani.

Cheap train tickets from Oulu to Kajaani can start from as little as $9 (€8) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Oulu to Kajaani is $27 (€22); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Oulu to Kajaani train travel time is 2 h 3 min for the 86 mile (138 km) long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Oulu to Kajaani leaves at 6: 33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Oulu to Kajaani leaves at 9: 08 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Oulu to Kajaani without having to change trains with VR. There are 4 direct trains from Oulu to Kajaani each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the best Oulu to Kajaani train to buy, you can travel safely and comfortably with VR. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services from Oulu to Kajaani to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 9: 08 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Oulu, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Kajaani, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Kajaani from Oulu is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Oulu to Kajaani is January.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Oulu and Kajaani including taking a train or bus.

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Popular train stations from Oulu to Kajaani

Oulu

Kajaani

The major train station for departures in Oulu is Oulu. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Oulu for your trip from Oulu to Kajaani.

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