There are 7 ways to get from Lieksa to Lapland 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, bus via Kajaani
best- Take the train from Lieksa to Nurmestrain
- Take the bus from 2 to Kajaani matkakeskus L3bus
- Take the train from Kajaani to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
10h 7m€74–119Bus #2
cheapest- Take the bus from Lieksa keskusta P to 2bus
- Take the bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from 12 to 1bus Ob4
11h 10m€60–128Train, bus
- Take the train from Lieksa to Nurmestrain
- Take the bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
10h 16m€68–105Drive 485 km
- Drive from Lieksa to Rovaniemicar 485 km
5h 54m€92–133Train, fly
- Take the train from Lieksa to Joensuutrain
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane JOE - RVN
9h 2m€171–452Bus
- Take the bus from Lieksa keskusta P to 2bus
- Take the bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
11h 10m€63–128Train
- Take the train from Lieksa to Joensuutrain
- Take the train from Joensuu to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
13h 56m€109–185
Lieksa to Lapland by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lieksa to Lapland is to train and bus which costs €65 - €110 and takes 10h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Lieksa to Lapland is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs €90 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Lieksa to Lapland station. However, there are services departing from Lieksa keskusta P and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via 2 and Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Lieksa to Lapland. However, there are services departing from Lieksa and arriving at Rovaniemi via Joensuu, Pieksämäki and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.
The distance between Lieksa and Lapland is 579 km. The road distance is 485 km.
The best way to get from Lieksa to Lapland without a car is to train and bus via Kajaani which takes 10h 7m and costs €70 - €120.
It takes approximately 10h 7m to get from Lieksa to Lapland, including transfers.
Lieksa to Lapland bus services, operated by Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy, depart from Lieksa keskusta P station.
Lieksa to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Lieksa station.
The best way to get from Lieksa to Lapland is to bus which takes 11h 10m and costs €60 - €130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €100 - €190 and takes 13h 56m.
What companies run services between Lieksa, Finland and Lapland, Finland?
You can take a bus from Lieksa keskusta P to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via 2 and Oulu, Bus Station in around 11h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lieksa to Rovaniemi via Joensuu, Pieksämäki, and Oulu in around 13h 56m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €150–420
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lieksa to Nurmes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lieksa to Nurmes
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lieksa to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Lieksa to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 2 to Kajaani matkakeskus L3
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–24
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
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Booking & Getting There
Lieksa to Lapland bus services, operated by Savo-Karjalan Linja Oy, arrive at 2 station.
Lieksa to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Joensuu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lieksa to Lapland is 485 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Lieksa to Lapland.
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