The cheapest and fastest trains from Kuopio to Rovaniemi
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€93
Fastest journey
7 h 6 m
Average duration
9 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
412 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kuopio to Rovaniemi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kuopio to Rovaniemi will cost around €93 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
It's difficult to get from Kuopio to Rovaniemi without transferring at least once.
IC-711 · S-35
IC-65 · IC-27
IC-70 · IC-148 · PYO-265
IC-65 · IC-27
IC-711 · S-35
IC-70 · IC-148 · PYO-265Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Kuopio to Rovaniemi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kuopio to Rovaniemi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 412 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€51 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
7h 13m Average total duration Fastest 6h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kuopio to Rovaniemi train times
The table below shows live departures for Kuopio to Rovaniemi trains for tomorrow, Saturday, November 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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IC-711 · S-35 | 5:15 AM Kuopio station | 7h26 | 12:41 PM Rovaniemi station | 1 transfer | |
IC-65 · IC-27 | 1:39 PM Kuopio station | 7h06 | 8:45 PM Rovaniemi station | 1 transfer | |
IC-70 · IC-148 · PYO-265 | 3:00 PM Kuopio station | 14h20 | 5:20 AM Rovaniemi station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kuopio to Rovaniemi
Trains from Kuopio to Rovaniemi run on average 4 times per day, taking around 6h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 21:00. The fastest train covers the 412 km distance in 7h 6m.
Distance 412 km |
Average train duration 6h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 7h 6m |
First train 04:25 |
Last train 21:00 |
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FAQs: Trains from Kuopio to Rovaniemi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kuopio 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.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Kuopio, which is located around 0.4 miles (690 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Rovaniemi, located 0.6 miles (1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kuopio to Rovaniemi
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Asemakatu.
- Amarillo
- Musta Lammas
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Kuopio
- Rauhalahti Spa Hotel
- Original Sokos Hotel Puijonsarvi
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Hall 2: platforms and access to trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Local buses connect to various parts of the city.
- 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
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