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Arktikum
Museum and science centre covering Lapland’s history, Arctic life and northern nature in a striking riverside building.
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£-0.01
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 15 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
77 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Kemijärvi to Rovaniemi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Of the 3 buses that leave Kemijärvi for Rovaniemi every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 77 km distance in an average of 1 h 15 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






The table below shows live departures for Kemijärvi to Rovaniemi coaches for today, Saturday 22 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 15:40 Abc Piha | 1h16 | 16:56 Rovaniemi | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:40 Abc Piha | 1h17 | 16:57 Rovaniemi | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 23 August | |||||
![]() | 11:15 Abc Piha | 1h12 | 12:27 Rovaniemi | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 07:50, the last at 15:40. The fastest coach covers the 77 km distance in 1h 12m.
Distance 77 km |
Average bus duration 1h 15m |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 1h 12m |
First bus 7:50 |
Last bus 15:40 |
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Museum and science centre covering Lapland’s history, Arctic life and northern nature in a striking riverside building.
Art museum focused on contemporary northern and Finnish art, housed in the Korundi cultural centre.
Regional museum presenting Lapland’s cultural history, traditions and changing life in the north.
Marked Arctic Circle crossing area with year-round atmosphere, shops and easy access to seasonal activities.
Large riverside hill and outdoor area with walking trails, ski facilities and broad views over Rovaniemi.
Central pedestrian street lined with shops and services, useful for strolling and getting a feel for daily city life.
Slow-cooked reindeer stew, usually served with mashed potatoes and lingonberries. It is one of Lapland’s best-known traditional dishes.
Cold-smoked reindeer, sliced thin and eaten on bread or with potatoes. It reflects reindeer herding culture central to Finnish Lapland.
Creamy salmon soup with potatoes, carrots and dill. A classic Finnish comfort dish, widely eaten in Lapland and especially welcome in winter.
Refined Lapland dining in Arctic TreeHouse Hotel, known for seasonal northern ingredients such as reindeer, fish and wild berries.
Stylish city-centre restaurant serving modern Lapland cuisine with local fish, reindeer and berry flavours in a warm contemporary setting.
Popular casual spot for hearty Finnish and Lapland dishes, especially reindeer specialities, in a cosy and traditional atmosphere.
Very expensive for visitors. Hotels, Arctic tours and dining cost more than many Nordic cities, while local buses are reasonable but not especially cheap.
Tipping is not expected. Service is included. You may round up in restaurants, cafés or taxis for excellent service, but small tips are optional.
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