How to travel from Lahti to Kilpisjärvi, Finland

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.

7 routes found

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.

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Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus

Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Take the bus to Kilpisjärvi.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Riihimäki and then to Kolari then take the bus to Muonion Matkahuolto and then to Biologinen asema P.

  • Duration17h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Kilpisjärvi.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Distance1,094km (680 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lahti and Kilpisjärvi

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lahti and Kilpisjärvi

Transport options from Lahti to Kilpisjärvi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus + 3 similar
6h 25m
€355($355)
once daily1,351km (839 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 50m
€310($310)
once daily1,190km (739 miles)
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus8h 30m
€235($235)
twice daily1,231km (765 miles)
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus8h 40m
€95($95)
5 times a week1,231km (765 miles)
Bus
17h 40m
€160($160)
twice a week1,160km (721 miles)
Train and Bus
17h 10m
€140($140)
twice a week1,232km (765 miles)
Drive
13h 35m
€235($235)
on demand1,094km (680 miles)

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Airports near Kilpisjärvi

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

KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
IVL
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
International Airport
Distance
270km (168 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
348km (216 miles) from Kilpisjärvi