What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lapland?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lapland is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 11h.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Lapland?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Lapland is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs €75 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Lapland?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Bus Station station and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Lapland?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Rovaniemi. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Lapland?

The distance between Helsinki and Lapland is 733 km. The road distance is 825.1 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Lapland without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Lapland without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €100 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Lapland?

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Helsinki to Lapland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Lapland bus from?

Helsinki to Lapland bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Lapland train from?

Helsinki to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.

Train, bus or fly from Helsinki to Lapland?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Lapland is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs €75 - €190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 8h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 11h.

Where does the Helsinki to Lapland bus arrive?

Helsinki to Lapland bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rovaniemi, Bus Station.

Where does the Helsinki to Lapland train arrive?

Helsinki to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Rovaniemi station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Lapland?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Lapland is 825 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Helsinki to Lapland.

How do I get a train ticket from Helsinki to Lapland?

Book your Helsinki to Lapland train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Lapland?

Book your Helsinki to Lapland bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lapland?

There are 1958+ hotels available in Lapland.

Helsinki to Lapland - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Helsinki to Lapland by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly to Rovaniemi
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
4h 8m
€79–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus 3007 / ...
11h
€35–110
Train
1. Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain Ic 25 / ...
8h 3m
€100–170
Drive 825.1 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Rovaniemicar 825.1 km
9h 42m
€152–220
Fly to Kittilä Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane HEL - KTT
4h 21m
€91–407
Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane HEL - KEM
4h 34m
€98–175
Fly to Oulu Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
2. Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
5h 22m
€84–222
Fly to Ivalo
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane HEL - IVL
4h 48m
€168–625

Helsinki to Lapland by train

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Distance: 733 km
Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Lapland, 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 8h 3m.

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