HOW TO GET THERE

Rovaniemi is easily reached by air and train. The city is about 700 km north from Helsinki, the capital of Finland. There are frequent international flights to Helsinki, and internal flights from Helsinki to Rovaniemi. The latter takes about one hour, with several flights every day.

The train journey from Helsinki to Rovaniemi takes about 10 hours and is a good alternative if there is time to spare as this offers a good opportunity to see more of Finland.

All major car rentals have an office in Rovaniemi for those who are interested in travelling around the surrounding areas and Lapland by themselves.

From the airport and railway station to the city centre

Airport Express – bus from Airport to the city centre and back – drives to all the centre hotels as well as the bus station, ca. 15 minutes, price € 5/person. Airport Express departs from the airport after every flight arrival. Check your hotel reception about the pickup time from your hotel back to the airport. For further information call +358 (0)16 362 222.

Airport Taxi : Cars available at the airport when flights arrive. Airport Taxi transports in the city area and the surroundings. Price € 10/person, takes more than one customer at the same time. For further information call +358 (0)16 362 222.

Normal Taxi : Price from the airport to the city centre ca. € 16. For several persons in the same taxi the fee is € 9/person. Phone +358 (0)16 106 410.

The railway station is located about 1,5 kilometres from the city centre. There is no direct bus connection. The easiest way to get to the hotel is to either walk or to take a taxi.

Please check the Useful links – page for airlines, trains etc.

Useful links:

Rovaniemi Map (pdf)

Rovaniemi Map Service
Google Map Service