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Night train Rovaniemi – Helsinki
(VR IC 264 + IC 267 (H))

    Rovaniemi – Kemi – Oulu / Uleåborg – Ylivieska – Kokkola / Karleby – Tampere – Toijala – Riihimäki – Helsinki / Helsingfors

    Statistics

    899 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 67 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 13

    bus: 22 (1.6 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (14 times as much)

    plane: 389 (29 times as much)

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    IC 264

    • Rovaniemi
      16:46
    • Kemi
      18:39
    • Oulu / Uleåborg
      20:14
    • Ylivieska
      22:19
    • Kokkola / Karleby
      23:21
    • Tampere
      04:10
    • Toijala
      04:43
    • Riihimäki
      05:44
    • Helsinki / Helsingfors
      07:08

    Rovaniemi to Helsinki

    Trip duration 14:22

    IC 267 (H)

    • Helsinki / Helsingfors
      21:19
    • Riihimäki
      22:58
    • Toijala
      23:51
    • Tampere
      00:26
    • Kokkola / Karleby
      04:17
    • Ylivieska
      05:06
    • Oulu / Uleåborg
      06:57
    • Kemi
      08:17
    • Rovaniemi
      09:58

    Helsinki to Rovaniemi

    Trip duration 12:39

    Train information

    Seats
    Sleeper

    VR-Yhtymä Oy
    https://www.vr.fi

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    Night train Rovaniemi – Helsinki

    Take the night train on your next trip to Rovaniemi or Helsinki!

    Have you ever travelled by night train to Rovaniemi or Helsinki? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 899 km long train journey emits approximately 29 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

    When travelling with the IC 264 + IC 267 (H) train, you can choose between the following categories:

    • Normal seats: The cheapest option
    • Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

    Travel by night train in Finland – timetable information

    Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

    IC 264 Rovaniemi – Helsinki / Helsingfors

    Night train IC 264 departs from Rovaniemi at 16:46, and arrives at Helsinki / Helsingfors at 07:08. It has intermediate stops in Kemi, Oulu / Uleåborg, Ylivieska, Kokkola / Karleby, Tampere, Toijala and Riihimäki. The total trip duration is 14:22 hours. The train leaves Rovaniemi every Saturday.

    IC 267 (H) Helsinki / Helsingfors – Rovaniemi

    The return trip, night train IC 267 (H), departs from Helsinki / Helsingfors at 21:19, and arrives at Rovaniemi at 09:58. It has intermediate stops in Riihimäki, Toijala, Tampere, Kokkola / Karleby, Ylivieska, Oulu / Uleåborg and Kemi. The total trip duration is 12:39 hours. The train leaves Helsinki every Friday.

    Buy tickets for the night train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki

    This night train line is operated by VR-Yhtymä Oy and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

    Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.

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