There are 4 ways to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari by bus, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Pello
best- Take the bus from 1 to Pello SEObus Rovaniemi - Pello
- Take the bus from Pello SEO to Kolari keskusta Ibus Oulu - Kemi - Kolari
4h 54m€37–44Drive 150.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolaricar 150.6 km
2h 23m€29–42Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kolari150.6 km
2h 23mBus
- Take the bus from 1 to Ylläskaltiobus Rovaniemi - Levi - Ylläs
- Take the bus from Ylläskaltio to Kolarin peruskoulubus Äkäslompolo - Kolari
7h 50m
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Kolari keskusta I via 1 and Pello SEO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Kolari is 179 km. The road distance is 150.6 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari without a car is to bus via Pello which takes 4h 54m and costs €35 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari, including transfers.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari bus services, operated by Rundgren, depart from 1 station.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari bus services, operated by Rundgren, arrive at Pello SEO station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari is 151 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Kolari.
There are 24+ hotels available in Kolari.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), Finland and Kolari, Lapland, Finland?
You can take a bus from Lentoasema to Kolari keskusta I via 1 and Pello SEO in around 4h 54m.
- Phone
- +358 040 502 5691
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rundgren
Bus from 1 to Pello SEO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- Rundgren
Bus from Pello SEO to Kolari keskusta I
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–17
- Website
- Rundgren
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Pello SEO to Kolari keskusta I
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Phone
- +358 16 312280
- [email protected]
- Website
- LaplandTours
Bus from 1 to Ylläskaltio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- LaplandTours
- Phone
- +358 40 0123911
- [email protected]
- Website
- yllasexpress.fi
Bus from Ylläskaltio to Kolarin peruskoulu
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- yllasexpress.fi
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kolari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- On demand
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Booking & Getting There
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Kolari. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.