By public transport
- There are bus services operating between Kajaani and Suomussalmi.
- A few bus connections are available between Oulu and Suomussalmi.
- On school days, one afternoon bus departs from Suomussalmi to Joukokylä and continues to Puolanka. The nearest stop on this route is on Joukokyläntie, about one kilometer from the area.
- Matkahuolto timetables (matkahuolto.fi).