- How to get to Rovaniemi by plane
- Rovaniemi by train
- Rovaniemi by bus
- By car
Rovaniemi is not only Finland's business center, but also an interesting travel destination. It is in this city that the official residence of Santa Claus is located. When planning their trip, most tourists wonder how to get to Rovaniemi.
How to get to Rovaniemi by plane
The easiest and fastest way is to go to the Finnish town by plane. Despite the fact that there are no direct flights between the major cities of Russia and Rovaniemi, you can purchase a ticket that includes transfers. The following carriers operate from Moscow and St. Petersburg to Rovaniemi: Finnair; Blue1; Norwegian Air Shuttle; Nordic Regional Airlines; S7; Airfrance; Aeroflot.
As a rule, the transfer takes place at the Helsinki airport and the time varies from 3 to 25 hours. It is better to check with your tour operator for the exact waiting time at Helsinki Airport. If you use the services of French airlines, the transfer will be carried out in Paris. It is also possible to fly with a connection in Dusseldorf.
Ticket prices vary slightly at different times of the year. The most democratic option will cost you 12,000 rubles per person one way. For regular customers of some airlines, discounts and promotional offers are provided.
The maximum amount of time spent on a flight to Rovaniemi is 26 hours, including all transfers. Arriving at the final destination of your journey, you can easily get from Rovaniemi Airport to anywhere in the city by taxi or public transport.
Rovaniemi by train
Rail links between Russia and Finland are good, so you always have the chance to get to Rovaniemi by train. From the Leningradsky railway station, located in Moscow, two branded trains, numbered 198CH and 192CH, regularly depart. On their way, the trains pass such cities as Tver, St. Petersburg, Vyborg, Kuovola, Kajaani, and in 28-30 hours arrive at the main station of Rovaniemi.
Separately, it should be noted that the trains are high-speed and equipped with everything necessary for a comfortable trip. Tickets are purchased in advance on specialized websites or at the ticket offices of railway stations. The cost depends on the class of the carriage (compartment, reserved seat, luxury).
There is another way to get to Rovaniemi by train, but with a change. In order to implement this option, you first need to buy train tickets in the direction of Moscow-Helsinki or St. Petersburg-Helsinki, and then get from the Finnish capital to Rovaniemi by any convenient means of transport.
If you are planning a further trip by car, then do not forget that some Finnish trains coming from Helsinki are equipped with garage wagons for transporting cars.
Rovaniemi by bus
Traveling by bus is ideal for those who are already directly in Finland. From almost every Finnish city to Rovaniemi, there are many buses of local carriers. The only significant disadvantage is a long time on the road. So, from Helsinki the bus takes about 14 hours, and from Lappeenranta, the travel time is about 15-16 hours.
Traveling by bus is ideal for those who live in Murmansk or the small town of Kandalaksha. On Mondays and Thursdays, a bus leaves from the Kandalashki bus station, arriving in Rawaniemi after 4-5 hours. You should worry about the availability of tickets in advance, as sometimes routes can be canceled due to bad weather conditions.
By car
Car enthusiasts often prefer to travel to Finland by car. The departure point can be St. Petersburg or Moscow. In any case, the route, the cost of gasoline, the number of stops and other nuances should be calculated independently.
It is also recommended to follow important rules:
- departing from St. Petersburg, you can go through border control in Brusnichny, Torfyanovka or Svetogorsk;
- do not forget to take with you all the documents for the car, including insurance (Greencard);
- without fail, you will need a foreign passport with a issued visa;
- the use of a radar detector in Finland is strictly prohibited;
- in winter, driving is possible only on winter tires;
- check the brakes before riding, as the Finnish police monitor their condition using a special dynamometer.
