There are 8 ways to get from Vaasa to Rovaniemi 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 Ic 448 / ...
- Take the train from Seinäjoki to Rovaniemitrain Ic 25 / ...
6h 59m€74–124Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob1
- Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus N3007 / ...
8h 20m€37–54Drive 538.1 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Rovaniemicar 538.1 km
6h 41m€102–147Fly Vaasa Airport to Rovaniemi
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane VAA - RVN
6h 15m€290–750Bus, train
- Take the bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Kokkola Linja-autoasemabus 241 / ...
- Take the train from Kokkola to Rovaniemitrain Ic 25 / ...
7h 24m€57–105Bus via Kokkola
- Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie/Maasilta P to Tulobus 240 / ...
- Take the bus from Rautatieasema I to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus
- Take the bus from 12 to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema pihabus
10h 44mBus to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly to Rovaniemi
- Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie 4 to Kruunupyy st1bus
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane KOK - RVN
10h 23m€177–446Fly Vaasa Airport to Oulu Airport, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane VAA - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
8h 35m€185–476
Vaasa to Rovaniemi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Rovaniemi is to bus which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Rovaniemi is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €290 - €750.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Rovaniemi station. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Rovaniemi. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Rovaniemi via Seinäjoki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Vaasa and Rovaniemi is 612 km. The road distance is 538.1 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Rovaniemi without a car is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €70 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Vaasa to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Vaasa to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Vaasa to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Rovaniemi is to train which takes 6h 59m and costs €70 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €290 - €750 and takes 6h 15m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Rovaniemi, Finland?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Rovaniemi via Seinäjoki in around 6h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Oulu, Bus Station in around 8h 20m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €180–490
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Rovaniemi via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €140–400
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Oulu Airport via Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €150–430
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Seinäjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Seinäjoki to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kokkola to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- 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
Bus from Vaasanpuistikko / matkakeskus E to Kokkola Linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Vaasa to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Vaasa to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Seinäjoki station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Rovaniemi is 538 km. It takes approximately 6h 41m to drive from Vaasa to Rovaniemi.
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