The cheapest and fastest trains from Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£54
Fastest journey
10 h 4 m
Average duration
12 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
617 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lappeenranta for Rovaniemi every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 617 km distance in an average of 12 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 16 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a train costs an average of £31.
Distance: 617 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£78 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest |
12h 45m Average total duration Fastest 12h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 35m Average total duration 16h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi train times
The table below shows live departures for Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:41 Lappeenranta | 13h39 | 05:20 Rovaniemi | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:43 Lappeenranta | 14h20 | 09:03 Rovaniemi | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 10:41 Lappeenranta | 10h04 | 20:45 Rovaniemi | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi by coach or train
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi
Trains from Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi run on average 5 times per day, taking around 12h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 617 km distance in 10h 4m.
Distance 617 km |
Average train duration 12h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 10h 4m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 21:00 |
Train companies: VR from Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi trainsVR trains will get you between Lappeenranta and Rovaniemi from £24. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lappeenranta to Rovaniemi by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rovaniemi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lappeenranta and Rovaniemi
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with 24/7 access.
- Giggling Marlin
- Lalo
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Patria
- Original Sokos Hotel Lappee
- Hotel Rakuuna
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-2 for trains to regional destinations and Russia
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Ratapihantie.
- Restaurant Nili
- Roka Kitchen & Wine Bar
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €1
- Scandic Rovaniemi City
- Arctic Light Hotel
- Santa's Hotel Santa Claus
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms for domestic trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Local buses connect to various parts of the city
