How to travel from Kotka to Rovaniemi, Finland

The distance between Kotka and Rovaniemi is around 802km (499 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

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

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

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Train to Kouvola, plane

Take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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Train

Take the train to Kouvola then Iisalmi and then to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Helsinki Viikki and then to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration12h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance802km (499 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kotka and Rovaniemi

There are several options for getting from Kotka to Rovaniemi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Kotka and Rovaniemi is around 802km (499 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 673km (418 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Kotka and Rovaniemi by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kotka to Rovaniemi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Rovaniemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kotka and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Kotka to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola and Iisalmi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kotka and Rovaniemi. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 10h 45m, 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 Kotka and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 12h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kotka to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Helsinki Viikki. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 12h 35m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kotka and Rovaniemi. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 12h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kotka to Rovaniemi. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Kotka and Rovaniemi. The distance is around 802km (499 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Rovaniemi is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kotka and Rovaniemi

Transport options from Kotka to Rovaniemi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Kouvola, plane + 2 similar
3h 20m
€60($60)
twice a week911km (566 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
€190($190)
5 times a day911km (566 miles)
Train to Kouvola, plane4h 40m
€150($150)
5 times a week930km (578 miles)
Train
10h 45m
€130($130)
twice daily872km (542 miles)
Bus
12h 35m
€35($35)
5 times a week958km (595 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€115($115)
on demand802km (499 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