There are 4 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Kalix by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemitrain
- Take the train from Kemi to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain
- Take the train from Haparanda station to Kalix stationtrain
4h 12mkr 263–435Bus
- Take the bus from 1 to 1bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus 11
5h 3mkr 277–525Drive 174 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Kalixcar 174 km
2h 15mkr 360–519Bus via Kemi
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kemi rautatieasema to Cbus
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Kalix Folkets Husbus 11
5h 7mkr 298–402
Rovaniemi to Kalix by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kalix is to train which costs 260 kr - 440 kr and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kalix is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs 350 kr - 550 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi to Kalix. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Kalix Folkets Hus via 1 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi to Kalix station. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Kalix station via Kemi and Haparanda station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Kalix is 183 km. The road distance is 174 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Kalix without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs 260 kr - 440 kr.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Rovaniemi to Kalix, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Kalix bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 1 station.
Rovaniemi to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Kalix is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs 260 kr - 440 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 270 kr - 550 kr and takes 5h 3m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Kalix, Sweden?
You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Kalix station via Kemi, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Haparanda station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 1 to Kalix Folkets Hus via 1 and Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 5h 3m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 140–240
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- kr 95–140
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Rovaniemi to Kalix bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 1 station.
Kalix is 1h behind Rovaniemi. It is currently 11:31 PM in Rovaniemi and 10:31 PM in Kalix.
Rovaniemi to Kalix train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kemi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Kalix is 174 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rovaniemi to Kalix.
There are 17+ hotels available in Kalix.











