There are 3 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy by bus or car
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Bus, drive
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Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Saariselkä Riekonlinna
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Take the bus from Saariselkä to Kirkenes Airport
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Drive from Kirkenes Airport to Zapolyarnyy
Drive
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Drive from Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Russia from Finland
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Finland
Restricted for: Foreign nationals, with the above exceptions
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Conditions of entry into Russia from Finland
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
- Health screen upon arrival. Those showing symptoms will be asked to self-quarantine
Rules to follow in Russia
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Mandatory
Considerations leaving from Finland
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but conditions apply when entering Russia from Finland.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Zapolyarnyy is 8-800-2000-112.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Zapolyarnyy is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Zapolyarnyy is 1.5 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 8-800-2000-112.
No, but conditions apply when returning to Finland from Russia.
See options for return travel.
Last updated: 18 May 2022
Exceptions may apply, for full details: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 7h 1m.
The quickest way to get from Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 7h 1m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Zapolyarnyy is 387 km. The road distance is 477.6 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy without a car is to bus which takes 11h 52m and costs €430 - €480.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy is 478 km. It takes approximately 7h 1m to drive from Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy.
- Distance: 387.4 km
- Duration: 8h 12m
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Zapolyarnyy, Murmansk Oblast, Russia?
You can take a bus from Rovaniemi to Zapolyarnyy via Kiilopää, Kirkenes, and Sputnik in around 11h 52m.
- Phone
- +35816 312280
- tilausajo@liikenneniemela.fi
- Website
- liikenneniemela.fi
Bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Saariselkä Riekonlinna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Website
- Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
- Phone
- 0732 66 10 10 66
- kundencenter@ooevv.at
- Website
- ooevv.at
Bus from Saariselkä to Kirkenes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- RUB 22394
- Schedules at
- pasvikturist.no
- Website
- visitinari.fi
Bus from Saariselkä to Kirkenes Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RUB 24000 - RUB 26000
- Schedules at
- visitinari.fi
Bus from Kiilopää to Kirkenes
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RUB 28000 - RUB 30000
- Schedules at
- visitinari.fi
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- info@onnibus.com
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 3 to Tunturikeskus Kiilopää
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RUB 500 - RUB 750
- Website
- Onni Bus
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