The distance between Lahti and Kilpisjärvi is around 1,094km (680 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Lahti to Kilpisjärvi 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 Kilpisjärvi → Lahti if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi.
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Take the bus to Kilpisjärvi.
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Take the train to Riihimäki and then to Kolari then take the bus to Muonion Matkahuolto and then to Biologinen asema P.
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There are several options for getting from Lahti to Kilpisjärvi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).
The distance between Lahti and Kilpisjärvi is around 1,094km (680 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 924km (574 miles)
It takes around 6h 50m to get from Lahti and Kilpisjärvi by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lahti to Kilpisjärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 25m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).
The cheapest way to travel between Lahti and Kilpisjärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Lahti and Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi. instead which will take 6h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lahti and Kilpisjärvi. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs twice a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lahti and Kilpisjärvi with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice a week and takes 17h 40m.
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Lahti and Kilpisjärvi. Buses run twice a week and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lahti to Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kittila (KTT) then take the bus to Retkeilykeskus piha. instead which will take 6h 50m.
The closest major airport to Kilpisjärvi is Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) which is approximately 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi. Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lahti and Kilpisjärvi. The distance is around 1,094km (680 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lahti to Kilpisjärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €310 ($310).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus + 3 similar | 6h 25m | €355($355) | once daily | 1,351km (839 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | €310($310) | once daily | 1,190km (739 miles) |
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus | 8h 30m | €235($235) | twice daily | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus | 8h 40m | €95($95) | 5 times a week | 1,231km (765 miles) |
Bus | 17h 40m | €160($160) | twice a week | 1,160km (721 miles) |
Train and Bus | 17h 10m | €140($140) | twice a week | 1,232km (765 miles) |
Drive | 13h 35m | €235($235) | on demand | 1,094km (680 miles) |
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The Arctic Route
Onni Bus
Uusitalo Pekka Utria
Liikenne Rundgren Oy
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnish Railways (VR)
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The following major airports near Kilpisjärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.