How to travel from Rovaniemi to Mikkeli, Finland

The distance between Rovaniemi and Mikkeli is around 668km (415 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Rovaniemi to Mikkeli 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 MikkeliRovaniemi if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Mikkeli.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Kuopio and then to Mikkeli.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €87($87)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to 5 and then to Runebergin aukio I.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Mikkeli.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance668km (415 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rovaniemi and Mikkeli

There are several options for getting from Rovaniemi to Mikkeli by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Rovaniemi and Mikkeli is around 668km (415 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 540km (336 miles)

It takes around 8h 25m to get from Rovaniemi and Mikkeli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rovaniemi to Mikkeli is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Rovaniemi and Mikkeli, 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 Rovaniemi and Mikkeli. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rovaniemi to Mikkeli. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kuopio. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Rovaniemi and Mikkeli. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 25m, 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 Rovaniemi and Mikkeli. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rovaniemi to Mikkeli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 5. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Rovaniemi and Mikkeli. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rovaniemi to Mikkeli. We recommend that you fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Mikkeli. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Mikkeli is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) 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 Rovaniemi and Mikkeli. The distance is around 668km (415 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 Rovaniemi to Mikkeli is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 25m and will usually cost around €87 ($87).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rovaniemi and Mikkeli

Transport options from Rovaniemi to Mikkeli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
3h 50m
€185($185)
4 times a day971km (603 miles)
Fly to Helsinki, Train3h 60m
€53($53)
once daily971km (604 miles)
Fly to Kuopio (KUO), Train4h 50m
€220($220)
4 times a day1,208km (751 miles)
Train and Plane5h 5m
€180($180)
5 times a day989km (614 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 25m
€87($87)
twice daily709km (441 miles)
Train via Oulu8h 40m
€88($88)
twice daily710km (441 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
€39($39)
twice daily683km (424 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€95($95)
on demand668km (415 miles)

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Airports near Mikkeli

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Mikkeli
HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Mikkeli