How to travel from Tampere to Rovaniemi, Finland

The distance between Tampere and Rovaniemi is around 696km (432 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Tampere to Rovaniemi 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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Train

Take the train to Oulu and then to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä and then to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Rovaniemi.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance707km (440 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tampere and Rovaniemi

There are several options for getting from Tampere to Rovaniemi by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €95 ($95).

The distance between Tampere and Rovaniemi is around 696km (432 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 564km (350 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Tampere and Rovaniemi by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tampere to Rovaniemi is to take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €95 ($95).

The cheapest way to travel between Tampere and Rovaniemi, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tampere and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tampere and Rovaniemi with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 8h 25m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Tampere and Rovaniemi. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Tampere and Rovaniemi. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Tampere to Rovaniemi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Jyväskylä. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Tampere and Rovaniemi. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 9h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tampere to Rovaniemi. We recommend that you take the train to Oulu and then to Rovaniemi. instead which will take 6hrs.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Tampere and Rovaniemi. The distance is around 707km (440 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampere to Rovaniemi is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Tampere and Rovaniemi

Transport options from Tampere to Rovaniemi
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€95($95)
4 times a day696km (433 miles)
Train to Rovaniemi8h 25m
€90($90)
5 times a day696km (432 miles)
Bus
9h 35m
€28($28)
5 times a week717km (446 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€100($100)
on demand707km (440 miles)

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Airports near Rovaniemi

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

RVN
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Rovaniemi
KTT
Kittila Airport (KTT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
138km (86 miles) from Rovaniemi
KAO
Kuusamo Airport (KAO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Rovaniemi