There are 8 ways to get from Nivala to Ivalo 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
best- Take the train from Ylivieska to Rovaniemitrain Ic 25 / ...
- Take the bus from 1 to Hotelli Ivalo Pbus Rovaniemi - Sodankylä - Ivalo / ...
9h 41m€55–155Bus
- Take the bus from linja-autoasema to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 1 to Petsamontie 7bus
11h 35m€61–141Drive 656.3 km
- Drive from Nivala to Ivalocar 656.3 km
8h 5m€123–177Train to Oulu Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Oulutrain
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Ivalo (IVL)plane OUL - IVL
8h 27m€301–775Bus via Rovaniemi
- Take the bus from linja-autoasema to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from 12 to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema pihabus
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Petsamontie 7bus
12h 30mTrain to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Kokkolatrain
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Ivalo (IVL)plane KOK - IVL
7h 34m€292–710Train, train to Kuopio, fly
- Take the train from Nivala to Iisalmitrain
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Kuopiotrain
- Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Ivalo (IVL)plane KUO - IVL
10h 16m€294–780Train, train to Kajaani, fly
- Take the train from Nivala to Iisalmitrain
- Take the train from Iisalmi to Kajaanitrain
- Fly from Kajaani (KAJ) to Ivalo (IVL)plane KAJ - IVL
19h 40m€289–736
Nivala to Ivalo by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nivala to Ivalo is to train and bus which costs €55 - €160 and takes 9h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Nivala to Ivalo is to train and fly which takes 7h 34m and costs €290 - €750.
No, there is no direct bus from Nivala to Ivalo. However, there are services departing from linja-autoasema and arriving at Petsamontie 7 via Oulu, Bus Station and 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.
The distance between Nivala and Ivalo is 651 km. The road distance is 656.3 km.
The best way to get from Nivala to Ivalo without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 41m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 9h 41m to get from Nivala to Ivalo, including transfers.
Nivala to Ivalo bus services, operated by Paakinahon Liikenne Oy, depart from linja-autoasema station.
Nivala to Ivalo bus services, operated by Paakinahon Liikenne Oy, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nivala to Ivalo is 656 km. It takes approximately 8h 5m to drive from Nivala to Ivalo.
There are 46+ hotels available in Ivalo.
What companies run services between Nivala, Finland and Ivalo, Finland?
You can take a bus from linja-autoasema to Petsamontie 7 via Oulu, Bus Station and 1 in around 11h 35m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Oulu Airport to Ivalo via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €250–700
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Ivalo via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €210–600
Flights from Kuopio to Ivalo via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €240–700
Flights from Kajaani to Ivalo via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 43m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €230–650
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Ylivieska to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Ylivieska to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Ylivieska to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Nivala to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Iisalmi to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Nivala to Iisalmi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Iisalmi to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 1 to Hotelli Ivalo P
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–60
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 1 to Petsamontie 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €50–60
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Petsamontie 7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–60
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
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