There are 4 ways to get from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Kolari keskusta Ibus Rovaniemi - Pello - Kolari
3h 25m€29–33Drive 148.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station)car 148.3 km
2h 22m€27–39Train
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain Ic 24 / ...
- Take the train from Kemi to Kolaritrain Pyo 269
5h 15m€37–67Bus via Ylläs Saaga
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Ylläs Saagabus Rovaniemi - Levi - Ylläs
- Take the bus from Ylläs Saaga to Rautatieasemabus Levi - Ylläsjärvi - Äkäslompolo - Kolari ras
6h 13m
Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) is to bus which costs €29 - €34 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station). However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha and arriving at Rautatieasema via Kolari MH piha. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station). However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Kolari via Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Rovaniemi (Station) and Kolari (Station) is 174 km. The road distance is 148.3 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) without a car is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €29 - €34.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station), including transfers.
Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) bus services, operated by Rundgren, depart from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha station.
Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) is to bus which takes 3h 25m and costs €29 - €34. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi (Station), Finland and Kolari (Station), Finland?
Rundgren operates a bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Kolari keskusta I 5 times a week. Tickets cost €27–31 and the journey takes 2h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rovaniemi to Kolari via Kemi in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Kolari
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
- Phone
- +358 040 502 5691
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rundgren
Bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Kolari keskusta I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €27–31
- Website
- Rundgren
- Website
- LaplandTours Oy
Bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Ylläs Saaga
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- LaplandTours Oy
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Ylläs Saaga to Rautatieasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €12–14
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Phone
- 0400 270 270
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tunturilinjat Oy
Bus from Ylläs Saaga to Rautatieasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Schedules at
- Tunturilinjat Oy
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More Questions & Answers
Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) bus services, operated by Rundgren, arrive at Kolari keskusta I station.
Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station) is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Rovaniemi (Station) to Kolari (Station).
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