There are 4 ways to get from Luleå to Rovaniemi by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from 1 to 1bus Ob4
6h 33m€41–63Train
- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain 7182 / ...
- Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemitrain Ic 23 / ...
6h 39m€43–57Drive 249.6 km
- Drive from Luleå to Rovaniemicar 249.6 km
3h 7m€47–68Bus via Luleå Malmuddsviadukten
- Take the bus from Luleå Malmuddsviadukten to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 11
- Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus 3003 / ...
6h 40m€42–52
Luleå to Rovaniemi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Luleå to Rovaniemi is to bus via Luleå Malmuddsviadukten which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Luleå to Rovaniemi is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Luleå to Rovaniemi. However, there are services departing from Luleå Pontusbadet and arriving at 1 via C and 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Luleå station to Rovaniemi. However, there are services departing from Luleå Centralstation and arriving at Rovaniemi via Haaparanta pohjoinen and Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
The distance between Luleå and Rovaniemi is 316 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.
The best way to get from Luleå to Rovaniemi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs €40 - €65.
It takes approximately 6h 33m to get from Luleå to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Luleå to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, depart from Luleå Pontusbadet station.
Luleå to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Luleå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Luleå to Rovaniemi is to bus which takes 6h 33m and costs €40 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €60 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Luleå, Sweden and Rovaniemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to 1 via C and 1 in around 6h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Luleå Centralstation to Rovaniemi via Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 6h 39m.
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Bus from Luleå Pontusbadet to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
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Booking & Getting There
Luleå to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Västerbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.
Rovaniemi is 1h ahead of Luleå. It is currently 10:52 AM in Luleå and 11:52 AM in Rovaniemi.
Luleå to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Haparanda station.
Yes, the driving distance between Luleå to Rovaniemi is 250 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Luleå to Rovaniemi.
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