There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Rovaniemi
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
4h 57m€82–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Rovaniemi linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
11h 17m€40–120Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain Ic 27
8h 25m€100–180Drive 824.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemicar 824.8 km
9h 41m€150–216Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
6h 37m€97–245Fly to Kittilä Airport, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane HEL - KTT
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Roimunrotko Ebus
6h 37m€122–409Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport, train
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
- Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemitrain
6h 49m€111–197Fly to Kuusamo, bus
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kuusamo (KAO)plane HEL - KAO
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Roimunrotko Ebus
7h 36m€148–354
Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi and arriving at Rovaniemi linja-autoasema. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Rovaniemi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Helsinki Central Station and Rovaniemi is 731 km. The road distance is 824.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs €100 - €180.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi station.
Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €80 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €180 and takes 8h 25m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 11h 17m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Central Station, Finland and Rovaniemi, Finland?
Norwegian Air International and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi once daily. Tickets cost €100–180 and the journey takes 8h 25m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kittilä Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Sunday, Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €90–310
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €95–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kuusamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120–310
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85–120
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
Bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, Kamppi to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Lentoasema to Roimunrotko E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–34
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Lentoasema to Roimunrotko E
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–39
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Rovaniemi linja-autoasema station.
Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Rovaniemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi is 825 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Helsinki Central Station to Rovaniemi.
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