There are 7 ways to get from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Kokkola
best- Take the train from Kokkola to Rovaniemitrain Ic 25 / ...
5h 46m€62–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Kokkola - Raahe - Oulu
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
8h 30m€41–74Drive 455.5 km
- Drive from Jakobstad to Rovaniemicar 455.5 km
5h 43m€97–139Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane KOK - RVN
6h 21m€264–731Train
- Take the train from Pännäinen to Rovaniemitrain Ic 23 / ...
5h 54m€63–99Bus via Rautatieasema T
- Take the bus from Rautatieasema I to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Kokkola - Raahe - Oulu
- Take the bus from 12 to Rautatieasema Tbus Oulu - Ranua - Rovaniemi
9h 14m€62–114Bus to Vaasa Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Raatihuone to Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta Ebus
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane VAA - RVN
8h 18m€308–774
Jakobstad to Rovaniemi by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs €95 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi station. However, there are services departing from Victor Schaumaninpuistikko I and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Tulo and Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi. However, there are services departing from Kokkola and arriving at Rovaniemi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Jakobstad and Rovaniemi is 446 km. The road distance is 455.5 km.
The best way to get from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi without a car is to train via Kokkola which takes 5h 46m and costs €60 - €100.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Jakobstad to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Tulo station.
Jakobstad to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kokkola station.
The best way to get from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi is to train via Kokkola which takes 5h 46m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €260 - €750 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Jakobstad, Pohjanmaa, Finland and Rovaniemi, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Kokkola to Rovaniemi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–90 and the journey takes 4h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Victor Schaumaninpuistikko I to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Tulo and Oulu, Bus Station in around 8h 30m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- When
- Friday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €240–700
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–550
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki, Tromso
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €240–650
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pännäinen to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Rautatieasema I to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 6 822 9202
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dahl-Linjaliikenne Oy
Bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dahl-Linjaliikenne Oy
Bus from Rautatieasema I to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dahl-Linjaliikenne Oy
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 16 364 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne
Bus from 12 to Rautatieasema T
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne
- Schedules at
- Kutilan Liikenne
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Raatihuone to Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–19
- Website
- INGSVA
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Booking & Getting There
Jakobstad to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Jakobstad to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Rovaniemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Jakobstad to Rovaniemi is 455 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Jakobstad to Rovaniemi.
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