There are 8 ways to get from Imatra to Rovaniemi by train, plane, 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.
Train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Rovaniemi
best- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
7h 17m€110–269Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Oikokatu L to Tulobus Lappeenranta - Mikkeli - Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
13h 41m€93–130Train
- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain Ic 8 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Rovaniemitrain Ic 25 / ...
12h 10m€158–253Drive 747.9 km
- Drive from Imatra to Rovaniemicar 747.9 km
9h 2m€159–229Train to Joensuu Airport, fly to Rovaniemi
- Take the train from Imatra to Joensuutrain
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane JOE - RVN
10h 6m€198–516Train to Helsinki Airport, fly to Kittilä Airport, bus
- Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane HEL - KTT
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to 1bus
9h 31m€141–496Bus, train
- Take the bus from Oikokatu L to Tulobus
- Take the train from Mikkeli to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
13h 33m€126–189Bus via Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Armada to Vesmanninmäki Lbus Lappeenranta - Mikkeli - Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to 1bus Ob4
14h 20m
Imatra to Rovaniemi by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Imatra to Rovaniemi is to bus which costs €90 - €130 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Imatra to Rovaniemi is to train and fly which takes 7h 17m and costs €110 - €270.
No, there is no direct bus from Imatra to Rovaniemi station. However, there are services departing from Saareksiinmäki L and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Oikokatu L and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Imatra to Rovaniemi. However, there are services departing from Imatra and arriving at Rovaniemi via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Imatra and Rovaniemi is 987 km. The road distance is 747.9 km.
The best way to get from Imatra to Rovaniemi without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs €150 - €260.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Imatra to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Imatra to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Savonlinja, depart from Oikokatu L station.
Imatra to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Imatra station.
The best way to get from Imatra to Rovaniemi is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs €150 - €260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €130 and takes 13h 41m.
What companies run services between Imatra, Finland and Rovaniemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Koulukatu 54 to Rovaniemi via Keskusasema P, Imatra, and Tikkurila in around 12h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saareksiinmäki L to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Oikokatu L and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center in around 13h 41m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–200
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €160–460
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kittilä Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €90–380
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €60–160
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Imatra to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Imatra to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Mikkeli to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
- Phone
- +358 15 7600 700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Oikokatu L to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–45
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Oikokatu L to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Website
- Savonlinja
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–75
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Lentoasema to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–34
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lentoasema to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €12–18
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +47 953 03 888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Best Arctic
Bus from Lentoasema to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–95
- Website
- Best Arctic
- Book at
- Best Arctic
- Private tours
- €65–95
- Phone
- +358 16 312280
- [email protected]
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from Lentoasema to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- LaplandTours
- Phone
- 0400 243 910
- [email protected]
- Website
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
Bus from Armada to Vesmanninmäki L
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Imatra to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Savonlinja, arrive at Tulo station.
Imatra to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tikkurila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imatra to Rovaniemi is 748 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Imatra to Rovaniemi.
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