There are 4 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€78–99Drive 183.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Rovaniemi to Oulankacar 183.2 km
2h 20m€39–56Bus via Kemijärvi
- Take the bus from 1 to ABC pihabus
- Take the bus from ABC piha to Ruka Kumparebus 5
- Take the bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulanka Pbus 12
5h 35m€40–65Bus
- Take the bus from 5 to Lentoasemabus Rovaniemi - Vanttaus - Posio - Kuusamo
- Take the bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulanka Pbus 12
6h 25m€57–68
Rovaniemi to Oulanka by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Oulanka is to drive which costs €35 - €60 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Oulanka is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi to Oulanka. However, there are services departing from 1 and arriving at Oulanka P via ABC piha and Ruka Kumpare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
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 €75 - €100.
It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Rovaniemi to Oulanka, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Oulanka bus services, operated by Möllärin Linjat Oy, depart from 1 station.
Rovaniemi to Oulanka bus services, operated by Möllärin Linjat Oy, arrive at ABC piha 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 11+ hotels available in Oulanka.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Oulanka, Finland?
You can take a bus from 1 to Oulanka P via ABC piha and Ruka Kumpare in around 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rukahuolto
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Kotila E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto
Bus from 1 to ABC piha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto
Bus from ABC piha to Ruka Kumpare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto
- Phone
- +358 16 821164
- [email protected]
- Website
- Möllärin Linjat Oy
Bus from 1 to ABC piha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–30
- Website
- Möllärin Linjat Oy
Bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulanka P
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
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 Ruka Kumpare to Oulanka P
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- €55–65
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