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Rovaniemi – Oulu – Helsinki / Helsingfors
Statistics
899 km route distance
Average travel speed of 74 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)
IC 266 (H)
- Rovaniemi
17:52 - Oulu
20:55 - Helsinki / Helsingfors
06:27
Rovaniemi to Helsinki
Trip duration 12:35
IC 273
- Helsinki / Helsingfors
23:13 - Oulu
08:06 - Rovaniemi
11:03
Helsinki to Rovaniemi
Trip duration 11:50
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 266 (H) + IC 273 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 266 (H) Rovaniemi – Helsinki / Helsingfors
Night train IC 266 (H) departs from Rovaniemi at 17:52, and arrives at Helsinki / Helsingfors at 06:27. It has an intermediate stop in Oulu. The total trip duration is 12:35 hours. The train runs daily.
IC 273 Helsinki / Helsingfors – Rovaniemi
The return trip, night train IC 273, departs from Helsinki / Helsingfors at 23:13, and arrives at Rovaniemi at 11:03. It has an intermediate stop in Oulu. The total trip duration is 11:50 hours. The train runs daily.
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.