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.
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 Mikkeli → Rovaniemi if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Mikkeli.
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Take the train to Kuopio and then to Mikkeli.
Finnish Railways (VR)
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Take the bus to 5 and then to Runebergin aukio I.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 971km (603 miles) |
Fly to Helsinki, Train | 3h 60m | €53($53) | once daily | 971km (604 miles) |
Fly to Kuopio (KUO), Train | 4h 50m | €220($220) | 4 times a day | 1,208km (751 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 5m | €180($180) | 5 times a day | 989km (614 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 8h 25m | €87($87) | twice daily | 709km (441 miles) |
Train via Oulu | 8h 40m | €88($88) | twice daily | 710km (441 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | €39($39) | twice daily | 683km (424 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €95($95) | on demand | 668km (415 miles) |
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
FlexFlight ApS
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Mikkeli offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.