The cheapest and fastest trains from Tampere to Rovaniemi
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£63
Fastest journey
6 h 39 m
Average duration
7 h 29 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
564 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampere to Rovaniemi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampere to Rovaniemi will cost around £63 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 4 trains that leave Tampere for Rovaniemi every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 564 km distance in an average of 7 h 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 39 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 22 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.
0:378h22Tampere8:59Rovaniemi£401One-way0 changes
6:026h39Tampere12:41Rovaniemi£681One-way0 changes
21:098h11Tampere5:20Rovaniemi£701One-way0 changes
14:026h43Tampere20:45Rovaniemi£761One-way0 changes
6:026h39Tampere12:41Rovaniemi£681One-way0 changes
14:026h43Tampere20:45Rovaniemi£761One-way0 changes
21:098h11Tampere5:20Rovaniemi£701One-way0 changes
0:378h22Tampere8:59Rovaniemi£401One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Tampere to Rovaniemi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampere to Rovaniemi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 564 km
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£58 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 15m Average total duration Fastest 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Tampere to Rovaniemi train times
The table below shows live departures for Tampere to Rovaniemi trains for today, Friday 17 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-476 · IC-23 | 6:29 Tesoma railway station | 7h17 | 13:46 Rovaniemi station | 1 change | |
IC-23 | 7:02 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 6h44 | 13:46 Rovaniemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-178 · IC-25 | 10:35 Tesoma railway station | 6h48 | 17:23 Rovaniemi station | 1 change | |
IC-25 | 11:02 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 6h21 | 17:23 Rovaniemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-468 · IC-27 | 12:35 Tesoma railway station | 7h10 | 19:45 Rovaniemi station | 1 change | |
IC-27 | 13:02 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 6h43 | 19:45 Rovaniemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-1770 · PYO-267 | 19:12 Tesoma railway station | 11h46 | 6:58 Rovaniemi station | 1 change | |
LOL-1770 · PYO-265 | 19:12 Tesoma railway station | 9h08 | 4:20 Rovaniemi station | 1 change | |
PYO-265 | 20:09 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 8h11 | 4:20 Rovaniemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 18 April | |||||
![]() | 0:37 Tampere | 8h22 | 8:59 Rovaniemi | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tampere to Rovaniemi
Trains from Tampere to Rovaniemi run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 564 km distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 564 km |
Average train duration 7h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 23:09 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 21 days |
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FAQs: Tampere to Rovaniemi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampere 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 Tampere and Rovaniemi
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Rautatienkatu 27.
- Restaurant C
- Ravintola Tampella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Scandic Tampere City
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
- Lapland Hotels Tampere
- Omena Hotel Tampere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Helsinki, Turku, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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
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