There are 7 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Imatra by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Helsinki Airport, train
best- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RVN - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Imatratrain
6h 32m€113–246Bus via Lappeenranta
cheapest- Take the bus from 1 to 5bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Oikokatu Ibus Jyväskylä - Mikkeli - Lappeenranta
13h 41m€76–96Train
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Tikkurilatrain Ic 24 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Imatratrain Ic 5 / ...
12h 1m€134–230Bus
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Jyvaskyla, Transport Centerbus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Oleksibus Jyväskylä - Mikkeli - Lappeenranta
13h 25m€87–120Drive 748.7 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Imatracar 748.7 km
9h 2m€137–197Fly to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane RVN - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Imatratrain
9h 34m€208–542Train via Oulu
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Imatratrain S 9 / ...
13h 3m€112–190
Rovaniemi to Imatra by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Imatra is to bus via Lappeenranta which costs €75 - €100 and takes 13h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Imatra is to fly and train which takes 6h 32m and costs €110 - €250.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi station to Imatra. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi, Bus Station and arriving at Saareksiinmäki I via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Oleksi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi to Imatra. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Imatra via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 1m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Imatra is 984 km. The road distance is 748.7 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Imatra without a car is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs €130 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Rovaniemi to Imatra, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Imatra bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rovaniemi, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Imatra train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Imatra is to train which takes 12h 1m and costs €130 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Imatra, Finland?
You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Koulukatu 54 via Tikkurila, Imatra, and Keskusasema E in around 12h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Saareksiinmäki I via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Oleksi in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Rovaniemi to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–480
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–120
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Jyvaskyla, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Oleksi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Oleksi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €37–42
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Oikokatu I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €37–42
- Website
- Savonlinja
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 1 to 5
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rovaniemi to Imatra bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jyvaskyla, Transport Center station.
Rovaniemi to Imatra train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tikkurila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Imatra is 749 km. It takes approximately 9h 2m to drive from Rovaniemi to Imatra.
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