There are 8 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Varkaus by bus, train, 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.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
- Take the bus from 12 to 3bus Ob5
9h 30m€38–55Train, bus
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kuopiotrain
- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkausbus S14 / ...
9h 30m€74–125Drive 579.8 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Varkauscar 579.8 km
6h 58m€109–158Fly to Kuopio, bus
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Kuopio (KUO)plane RVN - KUO
- Take the bus from Kuopio, Bus Station to Varkausbus
8h 17m€89–371Bus via Scandic Pohjanhovi
- Take the bus from Scandic Pohjanhovi to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Rovaniemi - Ranua - Oulu
- Take the bus from 12 to 3bus Ob5
9h 42m€64–78Train
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain
9h 58m€80–134Fly to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane RVN - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Varkaustrain
8h 30m€199–532Fly to Helsinki Airport, train
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RVN - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Pieksämäkitrain
- Take the train from Pieksämäki to Varkaustrain
8h 9m€121–272
Rovaniemi to Varkaus by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Varkaus is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Varkaus is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs €100 - €160.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi station to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi, Bus Station and arriving at 3 via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi to Varkaus. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Varkaus via Oulu and Pieksämäki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Varkaus is 589 km. The road distance is 579.8 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Varkaus without a car is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €35 - €55.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Rovaniemi to Varkaus, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Varkaus bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Rovaniemi, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Varkaus is to bus which takes 9h 30m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 9h 58m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Varkaus, Finland?
You can take a bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to 3 via Oulu, Bus Station and 12 in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rovaniemi to Varkaus via Oulu and Pieksämäki in around 9h 58m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Kuopio via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–420
Flights from Rovaniemi to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €170–490
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–210
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kuopio
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Pieksämäki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pieksämäki to Varkaus
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–9
- 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 Varkaus bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.
Rovaniemi to Varkaus train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Varkaus is 580 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Rovaniemi to Varkaus.
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