The distance between Kokkola and Rovaniemi is around 374km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kokkola to Rovaniemi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rovaniemi → Kokkola if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Kemi (KEM) then take the train to Rovaniemi.
Multiple operators
Take the train to Oulu and then to Rovaniemi.
Finnish Railways (VR)
1 similiar route
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Take the bus to T and then to Roimunrotko E.
Multiple bus operators
There are several options for getting from Kokkola to Rovaniemi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Kokkola and Rovaniemi is around 374km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 319km (198 miles)
It takes around 4h 15m to get from Kokkola and Rovaniemi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kokkola to Rovaniemi is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Kokkola and Rovaniemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kokkola and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kokkola and Rovaniemi with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 4h 15m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kokkola and Rovaniemi. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 4h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kokkola and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kokkola to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Pohjolan Matka, Onni Bus, Oulaisten Liikenne Oy and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Kokkola and Rovaniemi. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kokkola to Rovaniemi. We recommend that you fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Kemi (KEM) then take the train to Rovaniemi. instead which will take 2h 20m.
The closest major airport to Rovaniemi is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Rovaniemi. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) and Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kokkola and Rovaniemi. The distance is around 419km (261 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kokkola to Rovaniemi is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 2h 20m | €185($185) | 5 times a week | 374km (233 miles) |
Train via Oulu + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €55($55) | every 20 mins | 407km (253 miles) |
Train | 4h 15m | €50($50) | 4 times a day | 406km (252 miles) |
Bus | 6h 25m | €40($40) | once daily | 452km (281 miles) |
Drive | 5h 25m | €60($60) | on demand | 419km (261 miles) |
Pohjolan Matka
Onni Bus
Oulaisten Liikenne Oy
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
FlexFlight ApS
The following major airports near Rovaniemi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.