There are 6 ways to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes by bus, rideshare, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Petsamontie 7bus Rovaniemi - Inari / ...
- Take the bus from Ivalo to Kirkenesbus
9hkr 4,953–5,430Drive 518.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenescar 518.6 km
6h 46mkr 1,054–1,522Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rovaniemi-RVN to Kirkenes518.6 km
6h 46mFly from Rovaniemi
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane RVN - KKN
9h 53mkr 3,293–5,370Bus, bus to Ivalo, fly
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Kakslauttanen Pbus
- Take the bus from Kakslauttanen P to Lentoasemabus
- Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN)plane IVL - KKN
7h 38mkr 2,628–7,439Bus via Kiilopää
- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Tunturikeskus Kiilopääbus Rovaniemi - Karasjok / ...
- Take the bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenesbus
9h 30mkr 5,584–6,052
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes is to drive which costs kr 1000 - kr 1600 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs kr 1000 - kr 1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Kirkenes via Ivalo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
The distance between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Kirkenes is 525 km. The road distance is 518.6 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes without a car is to bus which takes 9h and costs kr 4900 - kr 5500.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes, including transfers.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes bus services, operated by J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, depart from Lentoasema station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes is to bus which takes 9h and costs kr 4900 - kr 5500. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs kr 3200 - kr 5500 and takes 9h 53m.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes bus services, operated by J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat, arrive at Petsamontie 7 station.
Kirkenes is 1h behind Rovaniemi Airport (RVN). It is currently 7:02 PM in Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and 6:02 PM in Kirkenes.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), Finland and Kirkenes, Norway?
You can take a bus from Lentoasema to Kirkenes via Ivalo in around 9h. Alternatively, Finnair and Widerøe fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kirkenes Airport (KKN) twice daily.
- Website
- wideroe.no
Flights from Rovaniemi to Kirkenes Airport via Tromso
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 3,200–5,500
Flights from Rovaniemi to Kirkenes Airport via Helsinki, Tromso
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 3,200–5,500
Flights from Rovaniemi to Kirkenes Airport via Tromso, Alta
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 3,200–5,500
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Kirkenes Airport via Helsinki, Ivalo
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 5m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- kr 3,200–5,500
Flights from Ivalo to Kirkenes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Monday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- kr 2,000–4,100
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- eskelisen.fi
Bus from Lentoasema to Petsamontie 7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 550–650
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/timetables-and-routes/
Bus from Lentoasema to Kakslauttanen P
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 470–550
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/timetables-and-routes/
Bus from Kakslauttanen P to Lentoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 100–130
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/timetables-and-routes/
Bus from Lentoasema to Tunturikeskus Kiilopää
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 480–550
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/timetables-and-routes/
- Phone
- +358 40 179 6069
- [email protected]
- Website
- visitinari.fi
Bus from Ivalo to Kirkenes
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 4,400–4,800
- Schedules at
- visitinari.fi
Bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 5,100–5,500
- Schedules at
- visitinari.fi
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rovaniemi-RVN to Kirkenes
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
Want to know more about travelling around Norway
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
How to plan an amazing trip around Scandinavia
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes is 519 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kirkenes.
There are 39+ hotels available in Kirkenes.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Kirkenes. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.