What is the cheapest way to get from Puumala to Rovaniemi?

The cheapest way to get from Puumala to Rovaniemi is to bus via Pulkkila which costs €45 - €70 and takes 12h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Puumala to Rovaniemi?

The fastest way to get from Puumala to Rovaniemi is to drive which takes 8h 21m and costs €120 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Puumala and Rovaniemi?

No, there is no direct bus from Puumala to Rovaniemi station. However, there are services departing from Puumalan linja-autoasema and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Puumala to Rovaniemi?

The distance between Puumala and Rovaniemi is 782 km. The road distance is 679.8 km.

How do I travel from Puumala to Rovaniemi without a car?

The best way to get from Puumala to Rovaniemi without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 8m and costs €65 - €170.

How long does it take to get from Puumala to Rovaniemi?

It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Puumala to Rovaniemi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Puumala to Rovaniemi bus from?

Puumala to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, depart from Puumalan linja-autoasema station.

Where does the Puumala to Rovaniemi bus arrive?

Puumala to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by Soisalon Liikenne Oy, arrive at Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat station.

Can I drive from Puumala to Rovaniemi?

Yes, the driving distance between Puumala to Rovaniemi is 680 km. It takes approximately 8h 21m to drive from Puumala to Rovaniemi.

Where can I stay near Rovaniemi?

There are 1943+ hotels available in Rovaniemi.

Puumala to Rovaniemi - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Puumala to Rovaniemi by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Puumalan linja-autoasema to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat430
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Oulu
3. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
11h 8m
€67–168
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Puumalan linja-autoasema to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat430
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to T
3. Take the bus from Jyvaskyla, Transport Center to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
12h 15m
€43–83
Drive 679.8 km
1. Drive from Puumala to Rovaniemi679.8 km
8h 21m
€124–180
Bus, train to Helsinki Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Keskusliikenneasema
2. Take the train from Imatra to Tikkurila
3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)HEL - RVN
8h 5m
Bus via Pulkkila
1. Take the bus from Puumalan linja-autoasema to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat430
2. Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Pulkkila POb5
3. Take the bus from Pulkkila P to Rovaniemi linja-autoasema, 3Ob4
12h 50m
€47–66
Bus, train to Kuopio, fly
1. Take the bus from Puumalan linja-autoasema to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Kuopio
3. Fly from Kuopio (KUO) to Rovaniemi (RVN)KUO - RVN
10h 31m
€149–277
Bus, train to Joensuu Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to Keskusliikenneasema
2. Take the train from Imatra to Joensuu
3. Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Rovaniemi (RVN)JOE - RVN
11h 2m
Bus to Savonlinna Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Puumala MH to tulolaituri
2. Fly from Savonlinna Airport (SVL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)SVL - RVN
9h 3m
€137–368
Bus, train, train to Jyvaskyla Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Puumalan linja-autoasema to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
2. Take the train from Mikkeli to Pieksämäki
3. Take the train from Pieksämäki to Jyväskylä
4. Fly from Jyvaskyla Airport (JYV) to Rovaniemi (RVN)JYV - RVN
11h 30m
€152–258

Puumala to Rovaniemi by bus and train

19Weekly Services

11h 8mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 782.1 km
Duration: 11h 8m

What companies run services between Puumala, South Savo, Finland and Rovaniemi, Finland?

You can take a bus from Puumalan linja-autoasema to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and Jyvaskyla, Transport Center in around 12h 15m.

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