How to travel from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi, Finland

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.

8 routes found

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 RovaniemiMikkeli if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Tikkurila, Fly

Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Oulu and then to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus and then to T.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance669km (416 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mikkeli and Rovaniemi

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Mikkeli and Rovaniemi

Transport options from Mikkeli to Rovaniemi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Tikkurila, Fly + 2 similar
4hrs
€53($53)
once daily971km (603 miles)
Train to Kuopio, Fly4h 10m
€290($290)
5 times a day1,207km (750 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€185($185)
5 times a day970km (603 miles)
Train + 2 similar
8h 10m
€88($88)
twice daily709km (441 miles)
Train via Oulu8h 10m
€88($88)
twice daily709km (440 miles)
Train via Kuopio8h 55m
€87($87)
twice daily709km (440 miles)
Bus
8h 60m
€39($39)
twice daily685km (426 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€95($95)
on demand669km (416 miles)

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Airports near Rovaniemi

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

RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Rovaniemi
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Rovaniemi
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Rovaniemi