There are 6 ways to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 1 to Pello SEObus Rovaniemi - Pello - Kolari / ...
- Take the bus from Pello Pellohallen to Pajala busstationbus 54
5h 43mkr 333–483Drive 162.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajalacar 162.2 km
2h 5mkr 329–474Train
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain Ic 24 / ...
- Take the train from Kemi to Kolaritrain Pyo 269
5h 53mkr 765–1,144Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rovaniemi-RVN to Pajala162.2 km
2h 5mBus via Tornio
- Take the bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Pajala Skola Rianbus 54
7h 11mBus via Tornio #2
- Take the bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from Haparanda station to Pajala busstationbus 54
7h 51m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala is to drive which costs 320 kr - 480 kr and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs 320 kr - 480 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala station. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Pajala busstation via Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, 1 and Pello Pellohallen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Kolari via Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Pajala is 174 km. The road distance is 162.2 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala without a car is to Airport Transfer which takes 2h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala, including transfers.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala bus services, operated by Rundgren, depart from 1 station.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala is to bus which takes 5h 43m and costs 330 kr - 490 kr. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 kr - 1200 kr and takes 5h 53m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), Finland and Pajala, Sweden?
You can take a bus from Lentoasema to Pajala busstation via Napapiiri Sodankyläntie I, Rovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri, 1, Pello SEO, and Pello Pellohallen in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala via Rovaniemi, Kemi, and Kolari in around 5h 53m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 140–250
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kemi to Kolari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 270–450
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 40 5189
- Website
- rmhl.fi
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
- Phone
- +358 040 502 5691
- [email protected]
- Website
- rundgrenoy.fi
Bus from 1 to Pello SEO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 180–210
- Website
- https://www.rundgrenoy.fi/en-gb
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
Bus from Pello Pellohallen to Pajala busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 100–120
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- kr 100–120
Bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Pajala Skola Rian
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 280–320
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- kr 280–320
Bus from Haparanda station to Pajala busstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- kr 280–320
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- kr 280–320
- Website
- traficom.fi
Bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
Bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rovaniemi-RVN to Pajala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala bus services, operated by Rundgren, arrive at Pello SEO station.
Pajala is 1h behind Rovaniemi Airport (RVN). It is currently 5:35 PM in Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and 4:35 PM in Pajala.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala is 162 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Pajala.
There are 17+ hotels available in Pajala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Pajala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.