Arriving to Suomussalmi
The most convenient way to get around Suomussalmi is by car, but with a bit more planning you can also travel around Suomussalmi on public transport. In the summer season, you can get to Hossa National Park by bus. The nearest airports to Suomussalmi are in Kajaani and in Kuusamo.
By Airplane
- Helsinki – Kajaani – Helsinki: Finnair. Flight time is 1 h 20 minutes.
- Helsinki – Kuusamo – Helsinki: Finnair
- Frankfurt – Kuusamo – Frankfurt: Lufthansa, Saturdays (Winter season)
- Zürich – Kuusamo – Zürich: Edelweiss Air, Fridays (Winter season)
- Munich – Oulu- Munich: Lufthansa (twice a week)
Please note, transfers to and from the airport should be booked in advance from Taxies:
- Korpitaxi, Tel. +358 600 398 100
- Taksi Taneli Heikkinen, Tel. +358 400 284 010
- Taksi K Heikkinen Tel. +358 400 306 305
- Taksi Anssi Rautiainen Tel.+358 44 994 3845
- Hossan Taksi, Tel. +358 40 531 8964
By Train
The nearest train stations to Suomussalmi are in Kontiomäki and in Kajaani, from which there are several daily departures both to the South and to the North of Finland. Travelling time from Helsinki to Kajaani takes about 6-7 hours.
Some of the arriving trains have a bus connection to Suomussalmi and Hossa National Park.
Train schedule information and tickets can be found from VR.
By Bus
Suomussalmi can be reached by direct bus connections from Kajaani, Kuusamo and Oulu. There are services to Kajaani and Kuusamo by Pohjolan Matka. Detailed timetables and tickets can be found at matkahuolto.fi.
The Suomussalmi – Oulu – Suomussalmi route is operated by Saaga Travel on Mondays and Fridays.
Suomussalmi local transport timetable (in Finnish).
By Car
The main tourist routes passing through Suomussalmi are National Road 5/E63 and the Tourist Route Via Karelia.
On this page, you will find essential services for visitors to Suomussalmi area travelling by car. Remember that staying overnight in cars and caravans in Hossa National Park is only allowed in the Karhunkainalo campsite and caravans cannot be parked further than the Visitor Centre.
Taxi Services
- Korpitaxi, Tel. +358 600 398 100
- Taksi Taneli Heikkinen, Tel. +358 400 284 010
- Taksi K Heikkinen Tel. +358 400 306 305
- Taksi Anssi Rautiainen Tel.+358 44 994 3845
- Hossan Taksi, Tel. +358 40 531 8964