The cheapest and fastest trains from Vantaa to Rovaniemi
Cheapest price
£40
Average price
£74
Fastest journey
7 h 47 m
Average duration
8 h 1 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
691 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vantaa to Rovaniemi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vantaa to Rovaniemi will cost around £74 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £40.
Of the 16 trains that leave Vantaa for Rovaniemi every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 691 km distance in an average of 8 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 10 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.
LOL-18752 · PYO-27323:4911h10Hiekkaharju railway station10:59Rovaniemi station£401One-way1 change
PYO-27323:5911h00Tikkurila10:59Rovaniemi station£401One-way0 changes
LOL-18729 · PYO-26720:5911h33Hiekkaharju railway station8:32Rovaniemi station£451One-way1 change
PYO-26721:0911h23Tikkurila8:32Rovaniemi station£451One-way0 changes
LOL-8739 · IC-187 · PYO-26722:0910h23Hiekkaharju railway station8:32Rovaniemi station£671One-way2 changes
IC-2512:367h47Tikkurila20:23Rovaniemi station£861One-way0 changes
LOL-8661 · IC-2512:297h54Hiekkaharju railway station20:23Rovaniemi station£861One-way1 change
IC-21 · IC-356:368h05Tikkurila14:41Rovaniemi station£1001One-way1 change
IC-2714:368h09Tikkurila22:45Rovaniemi station£791One-way0 changes
IC-238:368h10Tikkurila16:46Rovaniemi station£861One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Vantaa to Rovaniemi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vantaa to Rovaniemi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 691 km
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£55 Average Price | £38 Average Price Cheapest | £108 Average Price |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Vantaa to Rovaniemi train times
The table below shows live departures for Vantaa to Rovaniemi trains for today, Sunday 10 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 12:36 Vantaa | 8h09 | 20:45 Rovaniemi | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 22:01 Vantaa | 11h02 | 9:03 Rovaniemi | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 11 May | |||||
LOL-8601 · IC-35 | 4:59 Hiekkaharju railway station | 9h42 | 14:41 Rovaniemi station | 1 change | |
IC-35 | 5:19 Tikkurila | 9h22 | 14:41 Rovaniemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-8613 · IC-21 · IC-35 | 6:29 Hiekkaharju railway station | 8h12 | 14:41 Rovaniemi station | 2 changes | |
IC-21 · IC-35 | 6:36 Tikkurila | 8h05 | 14:41 Rovaniemi station | 1 change | |
LOL-8629 · IC-23 | 8:29 Hiekkaharju railway station | 8h17 | 16:46 Rovaniemi station | 1 change | |
IC-23 | 8:36 Tikkurila | 8h10 | 16:46 Rovaniemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vantaa to Rovaniemi
Trains from Vantaa to Rovaniemi run on average 21 times per day, taking around 10h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £19 but you can travel from only £15 by coach.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:49. The fastest train covers the 691 km distance in 8h 4m.
Distance 691 km |
Average train duration 10h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £19 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 8h 4m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:49 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 77 days |
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FAQs: Vantaa to Rovaniemi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vantaa 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 Vantaa and Rovaniemi
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Ratatie.
- Restaurant Tikkurila
- Amarillo Vantaa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Vantaa
- Break Sokos Hotel Flamingo
- Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki, Tampere, and other destinations
- Hall 2: local bus connections
- Train: Helsinki commuter rail lines I, P, K, T
- Bus: Several lines available
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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
