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€42–68Bus via linja-autoasema
cheapest- Take the bus from 1 to 12bus Ob4
- Take the bus from 12 to linja-autoasemabus Oulu - Pulkkila - Haapajärvi / ...
6h 40m€41–74Bus
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to Pidisjärventie Pbus Oulu - Haapavesi - Haapajärvi
6h 29m€44–55Drive 368.7 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Nivalacar 368.7 km
4h 41m€69–100
Rovaniemi to Nivala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Nivala is to bus which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 29m.
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 station to Nivala. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi, Bus Station and arriving at Pidisjärventie P via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.
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 - €70.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Rovaniemi to Nivala, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Nivala bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rovaniemi, Bus 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 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €55 and takes 6h 29m.
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 €35–65 and the journey takes 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Pidisjärventie P via Oulu, Bus Station and 12 in around 6h 29m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Rovaniemi to Nivala bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus 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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