Rin Recommends: Bus Travel & Join Tour Arctic Route Tromso – Rovaniemi – Tromso

Rin Recommends: Bus Travel & Join Tour Arctic Route Tromso - Rovaniemi - Tromso

Travel by bus from Tromso to Rovaniemi with the Arctic Route. Enjoy a comfortable journey through northern Norway and Finnish Lapland in a single day.

This service is operated by the Arctic Route, part of Best Arctic, in cooperation with Eskelisen Lapin Linjat in Finland.

Travel between Tromso in northern Norway and Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland within one day. Along the way, the route passes through scenic Arctic landscapes and small local communities.

before continuing through Finnish Lapland, with stops including Kilpisjarvi, Karesuvanto, Muonio, Levi, Kittila, and Rovaniemi.

This route also connects with Kittila Airport, Levi Ski Resort, and Santa Claus Village, making it easy to combine multiple destinations across northern Norway and Finnish Lapland into one trip.

Travel comfortably by coach between Tromso and Kilpisjarvi. The Arctic Route bus offers free Wi-Fi, USB and power charging ports, an onboard restroom, and an English-speaking driver.

Bus transfer at Kilpisjarvi: You will need to change buses at K-Market in Kilpisjarvi, near the gas station area.

Tromso - Rovaniemi: Transfer from the red Arctic Route bus to the yellow-and-red bus operated by Eskelisen Lapin Linjat.

Rovaniemi - Tromso: Transfer from the Eskelisen Lapin Linjat bus to the red Arctic Route bus.

Departure Times & Locations

Tromso - Rovaniemi

Depart Tromso Prostneset Bus Terminal, Platform 2: 07:00 (Norway local time)
Arrive Rovaniemi Railway Station: 17:20 (Finland local time)
Arrive Rovaniemi Bus Station: 17:25 (Finland local time)
Arrive Santa Claus Village: 17:35 (Finland local time)

Rovaniemi - Tromso

Depart Santa Claus Village: 11:00 (Finland local time)
Depart Rovaniemi Railway Station: 11:20 (Finland local time)
Depart Rovaniemi Bus Station: 11:40 (Finland local time)
Arrive Tromso Prostneset Bus Terminal: 19:45 (Norway local time)

Duration: Approx. 10.5 hours for the full journey between Tromso and Rovaniemi

Meals & Drinks: Meals are not included during the 10.5-hour journey. You are welcome to bring your own food and drinks on board. There is a longer stop of about 30 minutes in Karesuvanto,

where you can purchase food, coffee, and stretch your legs.

What to bring: Your passport, as immigration checks may occur when traveling between Norway and Finland. Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather.

Luggage: Each passenger may bring 1 piece of hand luggage (placed under the seat or in the overhead compartment) and 1 larger piece of luggage. The total dimensions (height + length + width)

of the larger piece must not exceed 200 cm, with a maximum weight of 23 kg.

Minimum age: All ages. Child car seats are available and must be coordinated with Best Arctic in advance.

Important Information

• Finland is 1 hour ahead of Norway. Departure and arrival times are shown in local time.
• A bus transfer is required at Kilpisjarvi.
• The Arctic Route bus between Tromso and Kilpisjarvi is red with the Arctic Route logo, while the Eskelisen Lapin Linjat bus is yellow and red.
• Free Wi-Fi, USB charging ports, and power outlets are available between Tromso and Kilpisjarvi.
• Travel times may be extended due to Arctic weather and road conditions.
• Pets are not allowed on board, with the exception of guide dogs.
• For the latest timetable and stop details, please check with Arctic Route before departure.

Book your tour at

+47/ 953 03 888

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