How to travel from Riihimäki to Saariselkä, Finland
The distance between Riihimäki and Saariselkä is around 1,020km (634 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Riihimäki to Saariselkä 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 Saariselkä → Riihimäki if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL).
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Tampere then Oulu and then to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Suopunkitie.
- Duration10h 25m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riihimäki and Saariselkä
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Riihimäki to Saariselkä by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €225 ($225).
The distance between Riihimäki and Saariselkä is around 1,020km (634 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 863km (536 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Riihimäki and Saariselkä by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Riihimäki to Saariselkä is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Riihimäki and Saariselkä, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Riihimäki and Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Riihimäki and Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Riihimäki to Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Ivalo (IVL). instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Saariselkä is Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) 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 Riihimäki and Saariselkä. The distance is around 1,045km (650 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riihimäki to Saariselkä is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Riihimäki and Saariselkä
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 2h 45m | €225($225) | once daily | 1,020km (634 miles) |
| Train to Tampere, Fly | 4h 5m | €340($340) | once daily | 1,230km (764 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 5h 55m | €185($185) | once daily | 1,025km (637 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 10h 25m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 1,076km (669 miles) |
| Train to Rovaniemi, Bus | 13h 40m | €130($130) | once daily | 1,070km (665 miles) |
| Train to Lahti, bus | 23h 10m | €210($210) | once a week | 1,426km (886 miles) |
Drive | 12h 50m | €150($150) | on demand | 1,045km (650 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Riihimäki and Saariselkä
Train operators
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Bus companies
Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
Onni Bus
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Airports near Saariselkä
The following major airports near Saariselkä offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä
Kittila Airport (KTT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Saariselkä
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Saariselkä