There are 5 ways to get from Umeå to Rovaniemi 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 Umeå Shell Teg to Torniobus
- Take the bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus 3003 / ...
10h 18m€102–107Train
cheapest- Take the train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstationtrain
- Take the train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda stationtrain
- Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemitrain
11h 28m€86–116Drive 506.9 km
- Drive from Umeå to Rovaniemicar 506.9 km
6h€96–139Fly
- Fly from Umeå Airport (UME) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane UME - RVN
7h 19m€243–313Bus via Umeå Busstation
- Take the bus from Umeå Busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 20
- Take the bus from 1 to 1bus Ob4
11h 55m
Umeå to Rovaniemi by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Umeå to Rovaniemi is to bus which costs €100 - €110 and takes 10h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Umeå to Rovaniemi is to drive which takes 6h and costs €95 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Umeå to Rovaniemi station. However, there are services departing from Umeå Shell Teg and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Kaupunginhotelli L and Kemi, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Umeå station to Rovaniemi. However, there are services departing from Umeå Centralstation and arriving at Rovaniemi via Luleå Centralstation, Haaparanta pohjoinen and Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 28m.
The distance between Umeå and Rovaniemi is 547 km. The road distance is 506.9 km.
The best way to get from Umeå to Rovaniemi without a car is to bus which takes 10h 18m and costs €100 - €110.
It takes approximately 10h 18m to get from Umeå to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Umeå to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, depart from Umeå Shell Teg station.
Umeå to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, depart from Umeå Centralstation.
The best way to get from Umeå to Rovaniemi is to bus which takes 10h 18m and costs €100 - €110. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €85 - €120 and takes 11h 28m, you could also fly, which costs €240 - €320 and takes 7h 19m.
What companies run services between Umeå, Sweden and Rovaniemi, Finland?
You can take a bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Kaupunginhotelli L, Kemi rautatieasema, and Kemi, Bus Station in around 10h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Umeå Centralstation to Rovaniemi via Luleå Centralstation, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 11h 28m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Umeå Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €240–310
Flights from Umeå Airport to Rovaniemi via Vaasa, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €240–310
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Umeå Airport to Rovaniemi via Stockholm, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–450
- Phone
- 0771-444 111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €58
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
Train from Luleå Centralstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €31
- Schedules at
- Vy Norrtåg
- Phone
- +46 77 175 75 75
- [email protected]
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
Train from Umeå Centralstation to Luleå Centralstation
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swedish Railways (SJ)
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +46 922-129 55
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tapanis Buss
Bus from Umeå Shell Teg to Tornio
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €93
- Website
- Tapanis Buss
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Kemi, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
Bus from Umeå Busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Länstrafiken Västerbotten
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 1 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €22–26
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
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Booking & Getting There
Umeå to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Tapanis Buss, arrive at Tornio station.
Rovaniemi is 1h ahead of Umeå. It is currently 10:35 AM in Umeå and 11:35 AM in Rovaniemi.
Umeå to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Luleå Centralstation.
Yes, the driving distance between Umeå to Rovaniemi is 507 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Umeå to Rovaniemi.
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