Travel to Lapland by train
Arriving to the destination well rested
On the night train, the holiday begins on the way. Night trains run to Rovaniemi, Kolari and Kemijärvi. You can drive the last part of the trip with your own car or choose a connection bus, rental car or taxi.
Learn more about night trains
Buy your ticket for a night train
Add a car on your trip from the passenger menu.
See the map for more information about the destinations
Travel to the ski resort easily without a car – connections are available all year round
Travelling to the ski resorts in Lapland is possible without spending several hours in a car. Start enjoying the trip already on the way and travel to Lapland by public transport. In this way, also the driver can enjoy the holiday right from the departure.
From the Oulu railway station, it is 145 km to Iso-Syöte. A connecting bus from Oulu to Iso-Syöte takes around three hours. You can find more detailed information about the bus connections by searching a trip straight to Iso-Syöte from our trip search.
You can get to Levi via Kolari or Rovaniemi. From the Kolari railway station, it is 80 km to Levi and the connecting bus trip takes around 1.5 hours. From the Rovaniemi railway station, it is 170 km to Levi, and bus ride takes around 2.5 hours.
You can use our trip search to search for a journey straight to Levi. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
From the Rovaniemi railway station, it is 117 km to Luosto. There is a connecting bus to Pyhä that takes around 1 h 25 min – 1 h 50 min.
You can use our trip search to search for a journey straight to Luosto. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
From the Rovaniemi railway station, it is approximately 230 km to Levi. The ride on a connecting bus takes just over 3 hours.
You can use our trip search to search for a journey all the way to Olos. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
You can travel to Pyhätunturi via Kemijärvi or Rovaniemi. From the Kemijärvi railway station, it is 50 km to Pyhä and the connecting buses take you there in around one hour. From the Rovaniemi railway station, it is 130 km to Pyhä, and the bus trip takes around 2–2.5 hours.
You can use our trip search to search for a journey all the way to Pyhätunturi. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
You can travel to Ruka via several train stations. From the Rovaniemi railway station, it is approximately 200 km to Ruka; From the Kemijärvi railway station, it's 130 km; From the Oulu railway station, it is 245 km to Ruka.
From the railway station, it is easiest to travel to Ruka using a connecting bus. From Kemijärvi railway station you can travel in a direct bus all the way to Ruka. You can use our trip search to search for a journey straight to Ruka. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
You can find information about connections and timetables also from Ruka's own website, Opens in a new tab.
From the Rovaniemi railway station, it is 260 km to Saariselkä. A connecting bus connection takes around 3–4 hours. You can use our trip search to search for a journey straight to Saariselkä. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
From the Kemijärvi railway station, it is 67 km to Salla. A connecting bus from the Kemijärvi railway station to Sallatunturi takes around 1.5 hours. You can use our trip search to search for a journey straight to Sallatunturi. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
The distance between Kemijärvi railway station and Suomu is 45 km. You can travel the journey easily with a connecting bus or a pre-ordered taxi.
You can use our trip search to search for a journey straight to Suomu. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
Information on pre-order taxis and how to order them can be found on the Kemijärvi transport services, Opens in a new tab website.
From the Kolari railway station, it is 35 km to Ylläs. A connecting bus takes you there in around 30–60 minutes. You can use our trip search to search for a journey straight to Ylläs. It will offer you bus connections that match our trains, and you can purchase both train and bus tickets in one go.
How to get from the train station to your destination
Forget hours of driving and travel to Lapland by train. You can reach your destination in Lapland easily by bus, taxi or rental car. If you prefer to use your own car in the north, you can also take it with you on a car-carrier.
1. Travelling with your car in a car-carrier
Save your driving energy for the north! A car-carrier train is a flexible way to travel. You can select the most suitable destination and drive the rest of the trip well relaxed with your own car. Learn more about car-carriers.
2. To Rovaniemi, Kolari or Kemijärvi?
It might be worth to compare different connections. Trains to Rovaniemi and Kolari will run daily until 21 April. After this, trains will run four times a week to Kolari and daily to Rovaniemi. Night trains to Kemijärvi run Monday-Sunday. If you depart from Helsinki, remember to also search for connections from the Pasila car-carrier station. Check more detailed timetables from trip search.
3. Take a rental car for a ride at a discount
Drive your rental car well rested. As a train passenger, you can rent a Hertz rental car with a discount from Oulu, Rovaniemi and Kolari stations. Learn more about the service here.
4. Rest of the journey by bus
A connecting bus is an easy and affordable way to travel to the ski resorts. Buses to several ski resorts run in accordance with the train timetables and leave from in front of the stations. Use the skiing center as your destination when searching for train journey and we will show you the bus services that match your search – grab both tickets in one go!
5. Conveniently to the destination by taxi
You can travel the rest of the trip from the station comfortably by taxi. There are fixed-priced bus and pre-order taxi services to several ski resorts. You should check the timetables and book the taxi in advance, especially during peak seasons.
Learn more about night trains
Travelling on a night train is like an adventure! Moreover, it is a comfortable and safe way to travel across Finland. Read more about our night train service, compartments and routes.
A car-carrier train is a smart choice
You can save both nature and time by taking your car on the train and spending the night in the sleeping cabin.
More tips for winter holiday
We've put together some tips for ski holiday destinations which you can easily and affordably get to by train. The whole family can get into the holiday spirit from the start of the trip and the destinations offer something for everyone.