How to travel from Lappeenranta to Kilpisjärvi, Finland

The distance between Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi is around 1,143km (710 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lappeenranta 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 KilpisjärviLappeenranta if you're planning a return trip.

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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.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €350($350)
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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and then to Kilpisjärvi.

  • Duration18h 10m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
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Train and Bus

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

  • Duration18h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Drive

Drive to Kilpisjärvi.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Distance1,143km (710 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi

There are several options for getting from Lappeenranta 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 €110 ($110) and will take around 9h 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 7h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €350 ($350).

The distance between Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi is around 1,143km (710 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 952km (591 miles)

It takes around 7h 45m to get from Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kilpisjärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 7h 20m and will set you back approx €350 ($350).

The cheapest way to travel between Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €110 ($110) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Lappeenranta 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 7h 20m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi. It typically takes around 18h 10m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lappeenranta to Kilpisjärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä Matkakeskus. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 18h 10m.

Soisalon Liikenne Oy and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi. Buses run twice a week and take around 18h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lappeenranta 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 7h 45m.

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 Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi. The distance is around 1,143km (710 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lappeenranta to Kilpisjärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 45m and will usually cost around €325 ($325).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lappeenranta and Kilpisjärvi

Transport options from Lappeenranta to Kilpisjärvi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus + 3 similar
7h 20m
€350($350)
once daily1,496km (929 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus7h 45m
€325($325)
once daily1,334km (829 miles)
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus9h 30m
€250($250)
twice daily1,375km (855 miles)
Train to Tikkurila, plane and bus9h 40m
€110($110)
5 times a week1,376km (855 miles)
Bus
18h 10m
€180($180)
twice a week1,218km (757 miles)
Train and Bus
18h 55m
€170($170)
twice a week1,462km (908 miles)
Drive
14h 35m
€245($245)
on demand1,143km (710 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