There are 6 ways to get from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
7h 16m€66–111Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
8h€28–40Drive 430.9 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Eastern Laplandcar 430.9 km
5h 17m€82–118Fly to Kemi-Tornio Airport
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane VAA - KEM
6h 37m€190–550Bus, train
- Take the bus from Himalajankatu I to Tulobus 240 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Kemitrain Ic 25 / ...
7h 19m€56–90Fly to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane VAA - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain
8h 34m€176–470
Vaasa to Eastern Lapland by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Laurila keskusta P via Oulu, Bus Station and 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Kemi via Seinäjoki and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Vaasa and Eastern Lapland is 512 km. The road distance is 430.9 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland without a car is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland, including transfers.
Vaasa to Eastern Lapland bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Vaasa to Eastern Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland is to train which takes 7h 16m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €40 and takes 8h, you could also fly, which costs €190 - €550 and takes 6h 37m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Eastern Lapland, Finland?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Jokisuun liittymä P via Seinäjoki, Oulu, Kemi, and Kemi rautatieasema in around 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Laurila keskusta P via Oulu, Bus Station and 1 in around 8h.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €190–550
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–450
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–26
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Kemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Himalajankatu I to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–26
- Website
- INGSVA
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Booking & Getting There
Vaasa to Eastern Lapland bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Vaasa to Eastern Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Eastern Lapland is 431 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Vaasa to Eastern Lapland.
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