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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $334.
Distance: 438 miles (705 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $334 Average price | $191 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 15m Average total duration 11h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Rovaniemi:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average $73.
A bus is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average $334.
Other travel options to Rovaniemi take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
Tickets start at around $73 compared to roughly $191 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $119. The journey takes 10h 4m versus 9h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- FlixBus7:20 AM11h10Helsinki, linja-autoasema6:30 PMRovaniemen, Linja-autoasema$401One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus7:20 AM11h10Helsinki, linja-autoasema6:30 PMRovaniemen, Linja-autoasema$401One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- AY53911:20 PM1h15Helsinki Vantaa Airport12:35 AMRovaniemi Airport$3041One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC-203 · JLA-20337B · IC-21 · JLA-2101B5:36 AM10h09Pasila railway station3:45 PMRovaniemi station$911One-way3 transfers
- IC-203 · JLA-20337B · IC-21 · JLA-2101B5:30 AM10h15Helsinki Central3:45 PMRovaniemi station$911One-way3 transfers
- IC-201 · JLA-20137B · IC-35 · JLA-3501B4:36 AM10h09Pasila railway station2:45 PMRovaniemi station$971One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 AM11h30Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 26:30 PMRovaniemen, Linja-autoasema$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:20 AM11h30Helsinki, linja-autoasema6:50 PMRovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 AM11h50Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 26:50 PMRovaniemi, SantaClaus Village Napapiiri$401One-way0 transfers
- AY5317:00 AM1h20Helsinki Vantaa Airport8:20 AMRovaniemi Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
- AY5417:25 AM1h55Helsinki Vantaa Airport9:20 AMRovaniemi Airport$2081One-way0 transfers
- AY5354:00 PM1h15Helsinki Vantaa Airport5:15 PMRovaniemi Airport$3551One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Rovaniemi:
A bus is $39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average $73.
A bus is $300 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average $334.
Other travel options to Rovaniemi take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 34m.
Bus takes on average 12h 15m.
- Around 23 trains per day.
- Around 9 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 Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, KLM, CitizenPlane to go to Rovaniemi by flight.
- Travel with VR to go to Rovaniemi by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rovaniemi by bus.
- 7 direct flights per day with Finnair, Norwegian Air Shuttle, CitizenPlane.
- 11 direct trains per day with VR.
- 7 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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