There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki 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
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
4h 13m€79–198Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus 3007 / ...
11h€35–110Train
- Take the train from Helsinki to Rovaniemitrain Ic 25 / ...
8h 3m€100–170Drive 825.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Rovaniemicar 825.1 km
9h 42m€156–226
Helsinki to Rovaniemi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 11h.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Helsinki, Bus Station station and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h.
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.
The distance between Helsinki and Rovaniemi is 731 km. The road distance is 825.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €100 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Helsinki to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Bus Station.
Helsinki to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €170 and takes 8h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Helsinki, 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 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €100–170 and the journey takes 8h 3m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–210
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rovaniemi, Bus Station.
Helsinki to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Rovaniemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Rovaniemi is 825 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.
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