There are 7 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Lapua by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Ylivieska
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Ylivieskatrain Ic 34 / ...
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Lapuatrain Ic 20 / ...
6h 4m€62–104Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 12 to Tulobus
- Take the train from Kokkola to Lapuatrain
8h 57m€45–84Drive 520.7 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Lapuacar 520.7 km
6h 38m€99–142Fly to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, train
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane RVN - KOK
- Take the train from Kokkola to Lapuatrain
6h 54m€143–478Train
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Lapuatrain Pyo 266
6h 50m€60–100Fly to Helsinki Airport, train
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RVN - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Lapuatrain
6h 16m€121–268Fly to Vaasa Airport, train
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Vaasa Airport (VAA)plane RVN - VAA
- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
8h 35m€306–786
Rovaniemi to Lapua by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Lapua is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Lapua is to train via Ylivieska which takes 6h 4m and costs €60 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Lapua. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Lapua is 516 km. The road distance is 520.7 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Lapua without a car is to train via Ylivieska which takes 6h 4m and costs €60 - €110.
It takes approximately 6h 4m to get from Rovaniemi to Lapua, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Lapua train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
Rovaniemi to Lapua train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Ylivieska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Lapua is 521 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Rovaniemi to Lapua.
Book your Rovaniemi to Lapua train tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Lapua, Finland?
You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Lapua via Ylivieska in around 6h 4m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85–490
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–210
Flights from Rovaniemi to Vaasa Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €85–470
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Ylivieska to Lapua
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Lapua
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Lapua
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Lapua
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Lapua
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- 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
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–28
- Website
- Flixbus
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