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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Rovaniemi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 40m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a flight costs an average of £242.
Distance: 705 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£53 Average Price | £26 Average Price Cheapest | £242 Average Price | £141 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 12m Average total duration 11h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Rovaniemi:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average £53.
A coach is £217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average £242.
Other travel options to Rovaniemi take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 34m.
Coach takes on average 12h 12m.
Tickets start at around £53 compared to roughly £141 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £89. The journey takes 10h 4m versus 9h 48m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Rovaniemi from Helsinki by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Rovaniemi is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Rovaniemi are Kemi, Tornio and Ranua. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Rovaniemi on Omio.
Kemi is a small coastal city in Finnish Lapland, best known for its SnowCastle and the icebreaker Sampo. It combines Arctic winter appeal with sea views and an industrial character.
Travel to Rovaniemi easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Rovaniemi.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Rovaniemi:
A coach is £28 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average £53.
A coach is £217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Rovaniemi costing on average £242.
Other travel options to Rovaniemi take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 34m.
Coach takes on average 12h 12m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Rovaniemi as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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