The distance between Mikkeli and Rovaniemi is around 669km (416 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rovaniemi → Mikkeli if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.
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Take the train to Oulu and then to Rovaniemi.
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Take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and then to T.
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There are several options for getting from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 8h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €53 ($53).
The distance between Mikkeli and Rovaniemi is around 669km (416 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Mikkeli and Rovaniemi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €53 ($53).
The cheapest way to travel between Mikkeli and Rovaniemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mikkeli and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Oulu. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Mikkeli and Rovaniemi. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Mikkeli and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 8h 60m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä Matkakeskus. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 60m.
Soisalon Liikenne Oy, Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Mikkeli and Rovaniemi. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN). instead which will take 4h 15m.
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 Mikkeli and Rovaniemi. The distance is around 669km (416 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €88 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train to Tikkurila, Fly + 2 similar | 4hrs | €53($53) | once daily | 971km (603 miles) |
Train to Kuopio, Fly | 4h 10m | €290($290) | 5 times a day | 1,207km (750 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 15m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 970km (603 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 8h 10m | €88($88) | twice daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Train via Oulu | 8h 10m | €88($88) | twice daily | 709km (440 miles) |
Train via Kuopio | 8h 55m | €87($87) | twice daily | 709km (440 miles) |
Bus | 8h 60m | €39($39) | twice daily | 685km (426 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €95($95) | on demand | 669km (416 miles) |
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
The following major airports near Rovaniemi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.