Is there a direct bus between Finnish Lakeland and Lapland?

No, there is no direct bus from Finnish Lakeland to Lapland. However, there are services departing from Puumala MH and arriving at Rovaniemi linja-autoasema via Mikkeli and Jyväskylä Matkakeskus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 34m.

How far is it from Finnish Lakeland to Lapland?

The distance between Finnish Lakeland and Lapland is 782 km.

How do I travel from Finnish Lakeland to Lapland without a car?

The best way to get from Finnish Lakeland to Lapland without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 8m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Finnish Lakeland to Lapland?

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Finnish Lakeland to Lapland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Finnish Lakeland to Lapland bus from?

Finnish Lakeland to Lapland bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, depart from Puumala MH station.

Where does the Finnish Lakeland to Lapland bus arrive?

Finnish Lakeland to Lapland bus services, operated by Tilausliikenne Himanen, arrive at Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat station.

Where can I stay near Lapland?

There are 1787+ hotels available in Lapland.

Finnish Lakeland to Lapland - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Finnish Lakeland to Lapland by bus, train, or plane

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Bus, train
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1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus 430
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Oulutrain
3. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
11h 8m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus 430
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli to Jyväskyläbus E13
3. Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus to Rovaniemi linja-autoasemabus
12h 34m
Bus, train, fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Tikkurilatrain
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
9h 50m
Bus via Oulu
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus 430
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob5
3. Take the bus from 12 to 1bus
13h 20m
Bus, train, fly to Rovaniemi
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Tikkurilatrain
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
10h 16m
Bus, train, fly to Oulu Airport
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Tikkurilatrain
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
4. Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
10h 36m
Bus, train, fly to Kittilä Airport
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Tikkurilatrain
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane HEL - KTT
10h 5m

Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) flights

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1h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 781.5 km
Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Finnish Lakeland, Etelä-Karjala, Finland and Lapland, Finland?

You can take a vehicle from Puumala MH to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema via Puumala MH, Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat, Mikkeli, Jyväskylä, and Jyväskylä Matkakeskus in around 12h 34m.

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