There are 3 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Kolari by bus or car
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Bus via Pello
best- Take the bus from Villenpuisto L to Pello SEObus Rovaniemi - Pello
- Take the bus from Pello SEO to Kolari keskusta Ibus Oulu - Kemi - Kolari
3h 27m€36–41Drive 146.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Rovaniemi to Kolaricar 146.5 km
2h 21m€28–40Bus
- Take the bus from 1 to Ylläskaltiobus Rovaniemi - Levi - Ylläs
- Take the bus from Ylläskaltio to Kolarin peruskoulubus Äkäslompolo - Kolari
6h 30m
Rovaniemi to Kolari by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kolari is to drive which costs €27 - €40 and takes 2h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kolari is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs €27 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi to Kolari. However, there are services departing from Villenpuisto L and arriving at Kolari keskusta I via Pello SEO. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Kolari is 168 km. The road distance is 146.5 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Kolari without a car is to bus via Pello which takes 3h 27m and costs €35 - €41.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Rovaniemi to Kolari, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Kolari bus services, operated by Rundgren, depart from Villenpuisto L station.
Rovaniemi to Kolari bus services, operated by Rundgren, arrive at Pello SEO station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Kolari is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Rovaniemi to Kolari.
There are 21+ hotels available in Kolari.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Kolari, Lapland, Finland?
You can take a bus from Villenpuisto L to Kolari keskusta I via Pello SEO in around 3h 27m.
- Phone
- +358 040 502 5691
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rundgren
Bus from Villenpuisto L to Pello SEO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €21–24
- Website
- Rundgren
Bus from Pello SEO to Kolari keskusta I
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–17
- Website
- Rundgren
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