The cheapest and fastest trains from Tampere to Rovaniemi
Cheapest price
€66
Average price
€81
Fastest journey
6 h 21 m
Average duration
6 h 39 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
564 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampere to Rovaniemi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampere to Rovaniemi will cost around €81 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €66.
Of the 14 trains that leave Tampere for Rovaniemi on Tue, Dec 16, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Dec 16 the direct trains cover the 564 km distance in an average of 6 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 21 m .
On Tue, Dec 16 the slowest trains will take 6 h 48 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
PYO-273
PYO-265
LOL-1770 · PYO-265
IC-474 · IC-25
IC-25
IC-25
IC-21 · S-35
IC-27
IC-23
IC-474 · IC-25Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tampere to Rovaniemi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampere 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 7h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 564 km
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8h 4m Average total duration Fastest 7h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 40m Average total duration 14h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Tampere to Rovaniemi train times
The table below shows live departures for Tampere to Rovaniemi trains for today, Monday, December 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-476 · IC-23 | 7:29 AM Tesoma railway station | 7h17 | 2:46 PM Rovaniemi station | 1 transfer | |
IC-23 | 8:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 6h44 | 2:46 PM Rovaniemi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-474 · IC-25 | 11:35 AM Tesoma railway station | 6h48 | 6:23 PM Rovaniemi station | 1 transfer | |
IC-25 | 12:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 6h21 | 6:23 PM Rovaniemi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-468 · IC-27 | 1:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 7h10 | 8:45 PM Rovaniemi station | 1 transfer | |
IC-27 | 2:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 6h43 | 8:45 PM Rovaniemi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-1770 · PYO-265 | 8:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 9h08 | 5:20 AM Rovaniemi station | 1 transfer | |
PYO-265 | 9:09 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 8h11 | 5:20 AM Rovaniemi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, December 16 | |||||
PYO-273 | 12:37 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 8h22 | 8:59 AM Rovaniemi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-460 · S-35 | 4:40 AM Tesoma railway station | 8h01 | 12:41 PM Rovaniemi station | 1 transfer | |
S-35 | 5:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 7h39 | 12:41 PM Rovaniemi station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-462 · IC-21 · S-35 | 5:35 AM Tesoma railway station | 7h06 | 12:41 PM Rovaniemi station | 2 transfers | |
IC-21 · S-35 | 6:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 6h39 | 12:41 PM Rovaniemi station | 1 transfer | |
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Overview: Train from Tampere to Rovaniemi
Trains from Tampere to Rovaniemi run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €19 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 564 km distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 564 km |
Average train duration 7h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:09 |
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FAQs: Trains from Tampere to Rovaniemi
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampere 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tampere to Rovaniemi
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Rautatienkatu 27.
- Restaurant C
- Ravintola Tampella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Scandic Tampere City
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
- Lapland Hotels Tampere
- Omena Hotel Tampere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Helsinki, Turku, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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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