There are 3 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Oulanka by train, bus, taxi, 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, bus, taxi
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kemijärvitrain
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Kotila Ebus 5
- Take the taxi from Kotila E to Oulankataxi
4h 9m€72–98Drive 183.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Rovaniemi to Oulankacar 183.2 km
2h 20m€35–50Bus
- Take the bus from 5 to Lentoasemabus Rovaniemi - Vanttaus - Posio - Kuusamo
- Take the bus from RukaValley to Oulanka Pbus 12
6h 50m€60–70
Rovaniemi to Oulanka by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Oulanka is to drive which costs €30 - €50 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Oulanka is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi to Oulanka. However, there are services departing from 5 and arriving at Oulanka P via Lentoasema and RukaValley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Oulanka is 192 km. The road distance is 183.2 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Oulanka without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 4h 9m and costs €70 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rovaniemi to Oulanka, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Oulanka bus services, operated by Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki, depart from 5 station.
Rovaniemi to Oulanka bus services, operated by Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki, arrive at Lentoasema station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Oulanka is 183 km. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Rovaniemi to Oulanka.
There are 12+ hotels available in Oulanka.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Oulanka, Finland?
You can take a bus from 5 to Oulanka P via Lentoasema and RukaValley in around 6h 50m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Kotila E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from 5 to Lentoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
Bus from RukaValley to Oulanka P
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- €50–65
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