There are 7 ways to get from Vaasa to Kolari by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Kemi
best- Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Tulobus 240 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Kemitrain
- Take the bus from Kemi rautatieasema to Kolari keskusta Ibus
10h 17m€100–134Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from 12 to Kolari keskusta Ibus Oulu - Kemi - Kolari
10h 25m€74–91Train
- Take the train from Vaasa to Seinäjokitrain
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kolaritrain
10h 48m€86–143Drive 634.5 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kolaricar 634.5 km
7h 49m€120–173Fly to Kittilä Airport, bus
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Kittilä Airport (KTT)plane VAA - KTT
- Take the bus from Tammitie I to Kolarin peruskoulubus
9h 15mBus, train
- Take the bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Kokkola Linja-autoasemabus 241 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Kolaritrain Pyo 269 / ...
11h 41m€74–129Fly to Rovaniemi, bus
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane VAA - RVN
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Pello SEObus
- Take the bus from Pello SEO to Kolari keskusta Ibus
10h 50m€330–765
Vaasa to Kolari by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kolari is to bus which costs €70 - €95 and takes 10h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Kolari is to drive which takes 7h 49m and costs €120 - €180.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Kolari. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Kolari keskusta I via 12. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kolari. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Kolari via Seinäjoki and Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
The distance between Vaasa and Kolari is 653 km. The road distance is 634.5 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kolari without a car is to bus and train via Kemi which takes 10h 17m and costs €100 - €140.
It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Vaasa to Kolari, including transfers.
Vaasa to Kolari bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Vaasa to Kolari train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kolari is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €95 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Kolari, Lapland, Finland?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Kolari MH piha via Seinäjoki, Oulu, Kolari, and Rautatieasema in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Kolari keskusta I via 12 in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Kittilä Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €230–650
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–500
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Rovaniemi via Umea, Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €190–550
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- 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
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kolari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Kolari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 (0) 20 7434 530
- [email protected]
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–26
- Website
- INGSVA
Bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Kokkola Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–26
- Website
- INGSVA
- Phone
- +358 040 502 5691
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rundgren
Bus from Kemi rautatieasema to Kolari keskusta I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 14m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €44–49
- Website
- Rundgren
Bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Pello SEO
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €22–25
- Website
- Rundgren
Bus from Pello SEO to Kolari keskusta I
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €15–17
- Website
- Rundgren
- Phone
- +358 40 0123911
- [email protected]
- Website
- yllasexpress.fi
Bus from Tammitie I to Kolarin peruskoulu
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- yllasexpress.fi
- 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
Bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Kokkola Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Phone
- +358 (0) 16 3422 160
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from 12 to Kolari keskusta I
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–65
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
Bus from Pello SEO to Kolari keskusta I
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Website
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
- Schedules at
- J.M Eskelisen Lapin Linjat
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Booking & Getting There
Vaasa to Kolari bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Vaasa to Kolari train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Kolari is 635 km. It takes approximately 7h 49m to drive from Vaasa to Kolari.
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