How to travel from Kokkola to Rovaniemi, Finland

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.

5 routes found

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 RovaniemiKokkola if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Kemi (KEM) then take the train to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Flight time40min
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train via Oulu

Take the train to Oulu and then to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to Roimunrotko E.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance419km (261 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kokkola and Rovaniemi

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kokkola and Rovaniemi

Transport options from Kokkola to Rovaniemi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 20m
€185($185)
5 times a week374km (233 miles)
Train via Oulu + 1 similar
3h 50m
€55($55)
every 20 mins407km (253 miles)
Train4h 15m
€50($50)
4 times a day406km (252 miles)
Bus
6h 25m
€40($40)
once daily452km (281 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€60($60)
on demand419km (261 miles)

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Airports near Rovaniemi

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

RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Rovaniemi
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Rovaniemi
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Rovaniemi