There are 5 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Jakobstad by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kokkolatrain Ic 34 / ...
5h 57m€63–94Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Tulobus Oulu - Raahe - Kokkola
8h 59m€41–73Drive 455.9 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Jakobstadcar 455.9 km
5h 45m€87–125Fly
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane RVN - KOK
5h 1m€150–506Train via Ylivieska
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Ylivieskatrain Ic 34 / ...
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Pännäinentrain Ic 36 / ...
6h 42m€63–96
Rovaniemi to Jakobstad by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Jakobstad is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Jakobstad is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €150 - €550.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi station to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi, Bus Station and arriving at Victor Schaumaninpuistikko L via 12 and 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Kokkola via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Jakobstad is 445 km. The road distance is 455.9 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Jakobstad without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €60 - €95.
It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Rovaniemi to Jakobstad, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Jakobstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rovaniemi, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Jakobstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Jakobstad is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €60 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 8h 59m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €550 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Jakobstad, Pohjanmaa, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Rovaniemi to Kokkola every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Victor Schaumaninpuistikko L via Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and 4 in around 8h 59m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €90–550
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Ylivieska to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- 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 Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 6 822 9202
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dahl-Linjaliikenne Oy
Bus from 12 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dahl-Linjaliikenne Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Rovaniemi to Jakobstad bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Jakobstad train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kokkola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Jakobstad is 456 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Rovaniemi to Jakobstad.
There are 51+ hotels available in Jakobstad.