There are 6 ways to get from Tromsø to Jakobstad by plane, bus, train, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane TOS - KOK
4h 28m€156–459Bus, train
- Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Rovaniemi bussterminalbus 106
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kokkolatrain Ic 34 / ...
17h 28m€237–337Bus, train via Boden
- Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Narvik stasjonbus 915
- Take the train from Narvik station to Boden C/Resecentrumtrain 99
- Take the train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Pännäinentrain
21h 28m€205–293Drive 992.3 km
- Drive from Tromsø to Jakobstadcar 992.3 km
12h 46m€242–350Bus, train via Retkeilykeskus piha
- Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Kilpisjärvi camping centerbus 106
- Take the bus from Retkeilykeskus piha to Rautatieasema Tbus
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Kokkolatrain
18h 13m€204–281Bus
- Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Rovaniemi bussterminalbus 106
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from 12 to Tulobus
20h 19m€216–347
Tromsø to Jakobstad by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tromsø to Jakobstad is to bus and train via Retkeilykeskus piha which costs €200 - €290 and takes 18h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Tromsø to Jakobstad is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €150 - €460.
No, there is no direct bus from Tromsø to Jakobstad. However, there are services departing from Tromsø Prostneset and arriving at Victor Schaumaninpuistikko L via Rovaniemi, Bus Station, 12 and 4. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 19m.
The distance between Tromsø and Jakobstad is 718 km. The road distance is 992.3 km.
The best way to get from Tromsø to Jakobstad without a car is to bus and train which takes 17h 28m and costs €230 - €340.
It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Tromsø to Jakobstad, including transfers.
Tromsø to Jakobstad bus services, operated by Best Arctic, depart from Tromsø Prostneset station.
The best way to get from Tromsø to Jakobstad is to fly which takes 4h 28m and costs €150 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €210 - €350 and takes 20h 19m.
Tromsø to Jakobstad bus services, operated by Best Arctic, arrive at Rovaniemi bussterminal station.
Jakobstad is 1h ahead of Tromsø. It is currently 4:33 PM in Tromsø and 5:33 PM in Jakobstad.
What companies run services between Tromsø, Norway and Jakobstad, Pohjanmaa, Finland?
Finnair and Norwegian Air Shuttle fly from Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Victor Schaumaninpuistikko L via Rovaniemi, Bus Station, Oulu, Bus Station, 12, and 4 in around 20h 19m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Tromsø Airport, Langnes to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 18m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- €100–480
Flights from Tromsø Airport, Langnes to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport via Rovaniemi, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €180–490
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Pännäinen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Rovaniemi to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–90
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Narvik station to Boden C/Resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Boden C/Resecentrum to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- +47 953 03 888
- [email protected]
- Website
- Best Arctic
Bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Rovaniemi bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €170–240
- Website
- Best Arctic
- Book at
- Best Arctic
- Private tours
- €170–240
Bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Narvik stasjon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Best Arctic
- Book at
- Best Arctic
- Private tours
- €85–130
Bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Kilpisjärvi camping center
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–100
- Website
- Best Arctic
- Book at
- Best Arctic
- Private tours
- €70–100
Bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Rovaniemi bussterminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €170–240
- Website
- Best Arctic
- Book at
- Best Arctic
- Private tours
- €170–240
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Retkeilykeskus piha to Rautatieasema T
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €70–85
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact 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
- €20–30
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 16 364 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne
Bus from Rovaniemi, Bus Station to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- Kutilan Liikenne
- Schedules at
- Kutilan Liikenne
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from 12 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 6 822 9202
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dahl-Linjaliikenne Oy
Bus from 12 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Dahl-Linjaliikenne Oy
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