Public Transport

Public transport within Kainuu is mainly organized by bus transport. From Sotkamo, Kuhmo and especially Kajaani can be reached by several daily bus routes, which support the needs of commuters and students. The nearest airport is located in Kajaani, as well as the passenger train station.

Local area transport

Local bus SotKatti

Local bus SotKatti operates daily in the Sotkamo-Vuokatti area.

SotKatti local bus tickets and prices

The municipality of Sotkamo has a single fare zone, meaning that the ticket price for children aged 7 and up is the same for children and adults, regardless of the length of the journey.

• single ticket with cash/bank card 2,00 €
• mobile ticket 1,50 € (valid for 60 minutes from the time of purchase)
  Mobile ticket: In public transport within the municipality of Sotkamo, it is also possible to pay with a mobile ticket. The mobile application sells single tickets for adults and children. A mobile ticket is a convenient option when you do not have a travel card or cash. A mobile ticket is valid for one hour from the time of purchase.
  • When paying with a mobile ticket in the Sotkamo area, the area selected is Kajaani and the zone is F-Sotkamo.
    
    Download the Android phone app from the Google Play store (Waltti Mobile, Play Store)
    Download the iOS phone app from the Apple Apps Store (Waltti Mobile, App Store)
• value ticket 1,50 € (*when paying from the balance loaded on the Waltti card)
• Season ticket 20,00 € (valid for 30 days from the first use)

Children under 7 years old travel free of charge.
Prams and strollers are free of charge for one chaperone and one child in a pram or stroller.
Transporting a bicycle on a bus costs 2,00 €.

Service transport (demand responsive taxi)

Service transport from the remote villages to the center of Sotkamo is managed on the basis of a call taxi. You can book a taxi by calling the order number found in the listing below.