The distance between Rovaniemi and Joensuu is around 550km (342 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Rovaniemi to Joensuu by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Joensuu → Rovaniemi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Joensuu (JOE).
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Take the bus to Pulkkila then Iisalmi and then to Kauppatori I.
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Take the train to Kuopio then take the bus to Kauppatori I.
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There are several options for getting from Rovaniemi to Joensuu by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 9h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €250 ($250).
The distance between Rovaniemi and Joensuu is around 550km (342 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (295 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Rovaniemi and Joensuu by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rovaniemi to Joensuu is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €250 ($250).
The cheapest way to travel between Rovaniemi and Joensuu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Rovaniemi and Joensuu. We recommend that you fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Joensuu (JOE). instead which will take 2h 40m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Rovaniemi and Joensuu. It typically takes around 9h 30m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Rovaniemi to Joensuu. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Pulkkila and Iisalmi. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 30m.
Onni Bus and Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy run regular bus services between Rovaniemi and Joensuu. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Rovaniemi and Joensuu. Flights depart from Rovaniemi (RVN) and arrive at Joensuu (JOE) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 2h 20m.
There is no direct flight from Rovaniemi to Joensuu. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 2h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Rovaniemi to Joensuu typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Rovaniemi (RVN) and and arrive into Joensuu (JOE).
The closest major airport to Joensuu is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 110km (68 miles) from Joensuu. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) 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 Joensuu. The distance is around 550km (342 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rovaniemi to Joensuu is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €250 ($250).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 3 similar | 2h 40m | €250($250) | 4 times a day | 1,074km (667 miles) |
Train and Plane | 4h 35m | €205($205) | every 20 mins | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Train to Oulu, Fly | 5h 20m | €270($270) | 4 times a day | 1,111km (690 miles) |
Plane and Train | 5h 45m | €215($215) | 4 times a day | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Bus | 9h 30m | €61($61) | 5 times a week | 640km (398 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 9h 5m | €105($105) | 5 times a week | 701km (436 miles) |
Train to Lapinlahti, Bus | 9h 20m | €100($100) | 6 times a week | 685km (425 miles) |
Drive | 7h 20m | €78($78) | on demand | 550km (342 miles) |
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Savonlinja Oy
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The following major airports near Joensuu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.