Kemijarvi Railway Station
Kemijarvi is a city in the municipality of the same name in the Lapland region, and it has its own railway station for both passengers and freight.
If you want to know more about the services offered by Kemijarvi Railway Station, stay until the end. Here you will get all the information you need.
Lapland Gateway Station
Located in the Lapland region, Kemijarvi Railway Station serves as an important transportation hub for both passenger and freight services. The station features direct night and long-distance trains (Pikajuna) to Helsinki and offers auto-train services – a rare convenience that allows passengers to bring their vehicles along for the journey.
Kemijarvi railway station is located specifically at Asematie 4, 98120 Kemijarvi. If you are going to the station, you can use this location map, which will make it easier to get there.
In addition, you can use the map of the immediate vicinity of Kemijarvi railway station, which can be found on the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s official website, here.
Track System Configuration
The railway system at Kemijarvi station consists of 1 platform and 7 tracks, which are used for both passengers and freight. However, only 1 track is available for passengers. The other tracks are used for parking and waiting for trains. Alternatively, they are used for transporting goods, especially timber, to and from Salla.
Train services:
- Night and long-distance trains (Pikajuna): Direct service to Helsinki, the capital
- VR bus services to Rovaniemi: From there, connections to other night trains to destinations such as Oulu, Kokkola, and Kuopio
Ticket Machine Available
The station has a ticket machine where you can purchase tickets. Remember that you can also take advantage of the VR Matkalla mobile app, which is the ideal portal for purchasing tickets for train access, as each ticket is a separate service. The app is available on the App Store for iOS and the Play Store for Android.
See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here. Here are the tickets you can purchase:
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Series tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Escort ticket (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
Open Waiting Room
Remember that you have an open waiting area available to all users. Opening hours:
- Monday-Saturday: 8:30-19:45
- Sunday: 8:30-10:00 and 17:00-19:45
Auto-Train Service Available
It is possible to take your car on the train thanks to the auto-loading point. This point is located on the south side of the railway station. It is ideal if you want to avoid renting a car, if you are moving to a new part of the country, or if you simply want to take your belongings with you.
If you want to take advantage of car loading on the train, you must consider the following factors:
- Arrive early at the loading station, as the process can take a long time
- If VR is going to load your vehicle, you should arrive at least 30 minutes before the loading time starts
- Your vehicle’s keys must be left in the key box in the station lobby no later than 30 minutes before the start of the loading time indicated on the ticket. Alternatively, you can leave the keys at the loading point during car loading times and hand them over directly to VR staff
- Print the ticket and attach it to the keys. In addition to the information you have provided, you can write information on the paper from the ticket. For example: name, mobile phone number for contact, departure date, train, departure station, car make, model, registration number, etc.
- Keys are returned to owners Monday to Sunday from 9:15-15:00
- In possible cases, you can contact 050 525 8835
If you want to leave your vehicle near the station, you can safely use parking areas. Here you will find information about some of them.
Asematie 4 Parking
Assistance Service Available
The station’s assistance service is located on platform 1, right inside the parking area. If you want to use the escort service, note the following:
- The point does not have a roof
- Book at least 36 hours before your departure
- Call the Accessible Travel Service number: 0800 188 822
- The service is free of charge
- Operating hours: Monday-Friday 5:00-22:00, Saturday-Sunday 7:00-22:00
Address
Asematie 4
98120 Kemijarvi
Finland
Phone
VR Customer Service: 0100 3232
(€0.06/min, call charge applies)
International: +358 923 192 902
Accessible Travel: 0800 188 822 (Free)
Auto-Train Service: 050 525 8835