There are 4 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Nivala by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Ylivieskatrain Ic 34 / ...
4h 47m€44–73Bus
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Oulu linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to linja-autoasemabus Oulu - Pulkkila - Haapajärvi / ...
6h 45m€46–60Drive 368.7 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Nivalacar 368.7 km
4h 41m€68–98Bus, train
- Take the bus from 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Rovaniemi - Ranua - Oulu / ...
- Take the train from Oulu to Nivalatrain Mus 1970
7h 17m
Rovaniemi to Nivala by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Nivala is to bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Nivala is to drive which takes 4h 41m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi to Nivala. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema and arriving at linja-autoasema via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi to Nivala. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Nivala via Ylivieska. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Nivala is 356 km. The road distance is 368.7 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Nivala without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Rovaniemi to Nivala, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Nivala bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema station.
Rovaniemi to Nivala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Nivala is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs €40 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €60 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Nivala, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Rovaniemi to Ylivieska every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to linja-autoasema via 12 in around 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Rovaniemi to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 40 5189
- Website
- rmhl.fi
Train from Oulu to Nivala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
- Website
- traficom.fi
Bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Oulu linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Oulu linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 8 440676
- [email protected]
- Website
- paakinaho.fi
Bus from 12 to linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–28
- Schedules at
- paakinaho.fi
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- eskelisen.fi
Bus from 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–50
- Website
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/
- Schedules at
- https://www.eskelisen.fi/en/timetables-and-routes/
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Website
- kutilan.fi
Bus from 1 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- kutilan.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Rovaniemi to Nivala bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Oulu linja-autoasema station.
Rovaniemi to Nivala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Ylivieska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Nivala is 369 km. It takes approximately 4h 41m to drive from Rovaniemi to Nivala.
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