The distance between Rovaniemi and Helsinki is around 828km (514 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 8hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rovaniemi to Helsinki 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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Take the train to Helsinki.
Finnish Railways (VR)
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Take the bus to Helsinki Kamppi.
Onni Bus
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Rovaniemi to Helsinki by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 8hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).
The distance between Rovaniemi and Helsinki is around 828km (514 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 705km (438 miles)
It takes around 8hrs to get from Rovaniemi and Helsinki by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rovaniemi to Helsinki is to take the train which takes around 8hrs and will set you back approx €110 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Rovaniemi and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rovaniemi and Helsinki. It typically takes around 8hrs and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rovaniemi and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 8hrs.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Rovaniemi and Helsinki. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 8hrs, 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 Rovaniemi and Helsinki. It typically takes around 11h 40m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rovaniemi and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 11h 40m.
Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Rovaniemi and Helsinki. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 11h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rovaniemi to Helsinki. We recommend that you take the train to Helsinki. instead which will take 8hrs.
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rovaniemi and Helsinki. The distance is around 828km (514 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rovaniemi to Helsinki is to take the train which takes, on average, 8hrs and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 8hrs | €110($110) | 5 times a day | 879km (546 miles) |
Train via Oulu | 8hrs | €115($115) | 4 times a day | 880km (547 miles) |
Bus | 11h 40m | €29($29) | 5 times a week | 853km (530 miles) |
Drive | 9h 60m | €115($115) | on demand | 828km (514 miles) |
The Arctic Route
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.