The distance between Savonlinna and Rovaniemi is around 666km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
We've found 7 different ways to get from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Rovaniemi → Savonlinna if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Kuopio then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN).
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Take the bus to Jyväskylä and then to T.
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Take the bus to Kuopio then take the train to Rovaniemi.
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There are several options for getting from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Savonlinna and Rovaniemi is around 666km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 537km (334 miles)
It takes around 9h 55m to get from Savonlinna and Rovaniemi by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Savonlinna and Rovaniemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Savonlinna and Rovaniemi. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuopio then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Savonlinna and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.
Onni Bus, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Savonlinja Oy, Linja-Karjala Oy and Pohjolan Matka run regular bus services between Savonlinna and Rovaniemi. Buses run once a week and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi. We recommend that you take the bus to Kuopio then fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Rovaniemi is Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Rovaniemi. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) and Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Savonlinna and Rovaniemi. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Savonlinna to Rovaniemi is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 55m and will usually cost around €72 ($72).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus and Plane + 2 similar | 5h 10m | €275($275) | once a week | 1,217km (756 miles) |
Train to Parikkala, plane | 5h 25m | €70($70) | once daily | 1,096km (681 miles) |
Train and Plane | 5h 40m | €200($200) | 5 times a day | 1,095km (680 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 10h 45m | €27($27) | once a week | 790km (491 miles) |
Bus via Kauppatori I | 12h 50m | €68($68) | once daily | 859km (534 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 55m | €72($72) | once a week | 719km (447 miles) |
Drive | 8h 35m | €95($95) | on demand | 666km (414 miles) |
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J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Savonlinja Oy
Linja-Karjala Oy
Pohjolan Matka
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Rovaniemi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.