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.
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 Rovaniemi → Kotka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.
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Take the train to Kouvola then Iisalmi and then to Rovaniemi.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to Helsinki Viikki and then to Rovaniemi.
Onni Bus
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Kouvola, plane + 2 similar | 3h 20m | €60($60) | twice a week | 911km (566 miles) |
Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €190($190) | 5 times a day | 911km (566 miles) |
Train to Kouvola, plane | 4h 40m | €150($150) | 5 times a week | 930km (578 miles) |
Train | 10h 45m | €130($130) | twice daily | 872km (542 miles) |
Bus | 12h 35m | €35($35) | 5 times a week | 958km (595 miles) |
Drive | 10hrs | €115($115) | on demand | 802km (499 miles) |
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
FlexFlight ApS
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
The following major airports near Rovaniemi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.