How to travel from Pori to Rovaniemi, Finland

The distance between Pori and Rovaniemi is around 729km (453 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 7h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Pori to Rovaniemi by train, 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

Take the train to Nokia then Oulu and then to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to Roimunrotko E.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Distance729km (453 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pori and Rovaniemi

There are several options for getting from Pori to Rovaniemi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €56 ($56) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 7h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Pori and Rovaniemi is around 729km (453 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 589km (366 miles)

It takes around 7h 35m to get from Pori and Rovaniemi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pori to Rovaniemi is to take the train which takes around 7h 35m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Pori and Rovaniemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €56 ($56) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pori and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pori to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nokia, Tampere and Oulu. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Pori and Rovaniemi. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 35m, 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 Pori and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 10h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pori to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 10m.

Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Pori and Rovaniemi. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pori to Rovaniemi. We recommend that you take the train to Nokia then Oulu and then to Rovaniemi. instead which will take 7h 35m.

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 Pori and Rovaniemi. The distance is around 729km (453 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pori to Rovaniemi is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 35m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pori and Rovaniemi

Transport options from Pori to Rovaniemi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
7h 35m
€110($110)
5 times a day825km (513 miles)
Train via Tampere9h 50m
€100($100)
twice daily825km (513 miles)
Train via Toijala11h 35m
€105($105)
once a week903km (561 miles)
Bus
10h 10m
€56($56)
once daily760km (472 miles)
Drive
9hrs
€155($155)
on demand729km (453 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