How to travel from Vaasa to Kilpisjärvi, Finland
The distance between Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi is around 907km (563 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Vaasa to Kilpisjärvi by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kilpisjärvi → Vaasa if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Tromso (TOS), bus
Fly from Vaasa (VAA) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi.
- Duration6h 55m
- Flight time3h 20m
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to T and then to Retkeilykeskus piha.
- Duration13h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€105($105)
Multiple bus operators
Train to Seinäjoki, bus
Take the train to Seinäjoki then Oulu and then to Kolari then take the bus to Muonion Matkahuolto and then to Retkeilykeskus piha.
- Duration12h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€100($100)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Vaasa to Kilpisjärvi by train, bus, car, plane and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €90 ($90) and will take around 15h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).
The distance between Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi is around 907km (563 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 663km (412 miles)
It takes around 12h 55m to get from Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi by train and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Vaasa to Kilpisjärvi is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).
The cheapest way to travel between Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €90 ($90) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you fly from Vaasa (VAA) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi. instead which will take 6h 55m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Vaasa to Kilpisjärvi. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.
Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vaasa to Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you fly from Vaasa (VAA) to Kittila (KTT) then take the bus to Retkeilykeskus piha. instead which will take 8h 30m.
The closest major airport to Kilpisjärvi is Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) which is approximately 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi. Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) 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 Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi. The distance is around 907km (563 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vaasa to Kilpisjärvi is to take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 12h 55m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).
Compare travel optionsbetween Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Tromso (TOS), bus + 2 similar | 6h 55m | €255($255) | once daily | 1,613km (1,002 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 30m | €340($340) | once daily | 1,455km (904 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Car | 12hrs | €335($335) | once daily | 1,792km (1,113 miles) |
Bus | 13h 55m | €105($105) | once daily | 969km (602 miles) |
Train to Seinäjoki, bus + 3 similar | 12h 15m | €100($100) | twice a week | 976km (606 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 12h 55m | €150($150) | twice daily | 1,052km (653 miles) |
| Train to Kokkola, bus | 13h 25m | €150($150) | once a week | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Train to Kokkola, bus | 15h 25m | €90($90) | once a week | 1,041km (647 miles) |
Drive | 11h 30m | €150($150) | on demand | 907km (563 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Vaasa and Kilpisjärvi
Bus companies
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Onni Bus
Uusitalo Pekka Utria
Liikenne Rundgren Oy
The Arctic Route
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Shuttle
Train operators
Finnish Railways (VR)
Ferry operators
Wasaline
Airports near Kilpisjärvi
The following major airports near Kilpisjärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Kittila Airport (KTT)
- Distance
- 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
- Distance
- 348km (216 miles) from Kilpisjärvi