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Compare train, bus, and flight for Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Rovaniemi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a flight costs an average of $70.
Distance: 438 miles (705 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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$111 Average price | $216 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest |
8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration Fastest 4h 28m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 8m Average total duration 10h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Helsinki to Rovaniemi
How to get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Rovaniemi is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus10:20 AM11h40Helsinki, linja-autoasema10:00 PMRovaniemen, Linja-autoasema$481One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus7:50 PM11h15Helsinki, linja-autoasema7:05 AMRovaniemen, Linja-autoasema$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AY53911:20 PM1h15Helsinki Vantaa Airport12:35 AMRovaniemi Airport$2821One-way0 transfers
Other options
PYO-27311:20 PM11h39Pasila railway station10:59 AMRovaniemi station$1041One-way0 transfers
PYO-27311:13 PM11h46Helsinki Central10:59 AMRovaniemi station$1041One-way0 transfers
LOL-9737 · PYO-27311:45 PM11h14Pasila railway station10:59 AMRovaniemi station$1031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus10:20 AM11h55Helsinki, linja-autoasema10:15 PMRovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM12h00Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 210:00 PMRovaniemen, Linja-autoasema$481One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:00 AM12h15Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 210:15 PMRovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri$481One-way0 transfers
D825268:50 PM1h20Helsinki Vantaa Airport10:10 PMRovaniemi Airport$1351One-way0 transfers
AY5317:00 AM1h20Helsinki Vantaa Airport8:20 AMRovaniemi Airport$2981One-way0 transfers
AY53312:20 PM1h15Helsinki Vantaa Airport1:35 PMRovaniemi Airport$3161One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Travel to Rovaniemi easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Rovaniemi:
A bus is $31 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average $60 (€48).
A bus is $40 (€32) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average $70 (€56).
Other travel options to Rovaniemi take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 11h 35m.
- Around 22 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Rovaniemi as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Rovaniemi Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Rovaniemi station.
- Buses mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Rovaniemen, Linja-autoasema.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rovaniemi by bus.
- Travel with VR to go to Rovaniemi by train.
- Travel with Finnair, Norwegian Air, KLM to go to Rovaniemi by flight.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 12 direct trains per day with VR.
- 7 direct flights per day with Finnair, Norwegian Air.
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