How to travel from Kilpisjärvi to Saariselkä, Finland

The distance between Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kilpisjärvi to Saariselkä by bus, taxi, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out SaariselkäKilpisjärvi if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Lentoasema then fly from Kittila (KTT) to Ivalo (IVL).

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Flight time30min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rautatieasema piha and then to Suopunkitie.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Taxi

Take the bus to Kittilän koulukeskus then take a taxi to Sodankylä linja-autoasema then take the bus to Suopunkitie.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Drive

Drive to Saariselkä.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance490km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä

There are several options for getting from Kilpisjärvi to Saariselkä by bus, taxi, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €65 ($65) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).

The distance between Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 276km (171 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä by bus and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kilpisjärvi to Saariselkä is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €65 ($65) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the bus to Lentoasema then fly from Kittila (KTT) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kilpisjärvi to Saariselkä. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rautatieasema piha. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Onni Bus, Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy, The Arctic Route and Snelandia run regular bus services between Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kilpisjärvi to Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the bus to Lentoasema then fly from Kittila (KTT) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 5h 25m.

The closest major airport to Saariselkä is Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Kilpisjärvi and Saariselkä. The distance is around 490km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kilpisjärvi to Saariselkä is to take the bus and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €200 ($200).

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Transport options from Kilpisjärvi to Saariselkä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 1 similar
5h 25m
€260($260)
once daily447km (278 miles)
Bus to Tromsø, plane7hrs
€445($445)
once daily856km (532 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 30m
€65($65)
6 times a week697km (433 miles)
Bus via Skibotn13h 20m
€165($165)
twice a week703km (437 miles)
Bus and Taxi
7hrs
€200($200)
6 times a week495km (307 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€82($82)
on demand490km (305 miles)

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Airports near Saariselkä

The following major airports near Saariselkä offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

IVL
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
International Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Saariselkä
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Saariselkä