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Nearby destinations

Are you planning on continuing your trip from Rovaniemi to other Lapland destinations or to the neighbouring countries? Here you can find some tips and information. Transportation in Rovaniemi you can find from the Getting around page.

Rovaniemi map with Rovaniemi and Arctic Circle marked.

Lapland is Finland’s northernmost province and makes up almost a third of Finland. Lapland is large and sparsely populated. In Lapland, there are several areas with their own local flavours and characteristics, but all share one common trait: stunning natural beauty all year round. Lovely destinations nearby are for example:

Ranua, Distance from Rovaniemi: 1 hour
Kemijärvi, Distance from Rovaniemi: 1 hour
Pyhä-Luosto, Distance from Rovaniemi: 1,5 hours
Kemi, Distance from Rovaniemi: 1,5 hours
Iso-Syöte, Distance from Rovaniemi: 2 hours
Ruka-Kuusamo, Distance from Rovaniemi: 2,5 hours
Inari-Saariselkä, Distance from Rovaniemi: 3-4 hours

Explore Finnish Lapland

Travel to Lapland by train. Three women getting off a train in Rovaniemi railway station during summer in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.

Norway: In the summer season, there is a daily bus connection from Rovaniemi to Tromsø (Norway). In addition, there is a connection from Rovaniemi to Karasjoki (Norway) both in summer and winter and to Tana Bru (Norway) in winter, from where you can continue the journey further north with Norwegian buses.

Sweden: Buses and trains operate all year from Rovaniemi via Kemi and Tornio to Haparanda (Sweden), from where you can continue the journey in Sweden by public transportation.

Northern Lights dancing in the sky in Rovaniemi, Lapland, Finland.

Bus and train routes to Northern Finland, Sweden and Norway.

Routes operate from 1.12.2026-31.3.2027 and 12.6.-20.9.2026 between Rovaniemi (Finland), Tromsø, Narvik, Lyngen, Storslett and Skjervøy (Norway).

Night bus connection Aurora Express 7.12.2026-31.3.2027 between Rovaniemi and Tromssa.

Bus timetables from/to Rovaniemi: Rovaniemi, Finland – Tromsø, Norway / Tromsø, Norway – Rovaniemi, Finland Aurora Express Other Arctic Routes

More information to Plan your Rovaniemi holiday

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Rovaniemi is situated in Finnish Lapland, right on the Arctic Circle. Despite the northern location, getting here is easy with great transport connections. See details here.

Getting here

Rovaniemi is a town with short distances. The centre is easily explored on foot, and many transport options are available for reaching the surroundings. Find out more here.

Getting around

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