Travel by bus between Tromsø and Rovaniemi

The cross-border route that connects Norway to Finland!

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This incredible route takes you between Tromsø, the Paris of the North, to Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland, where you will experience the beauty of Finnish Lapland, both the tundra and the small municipalities along the way.

Discover Norway (Tromsø) and Finland (Rovaniemi) by bus. This route will connect you to both destinations on a single day, stopping at several other interesting destinations in Laplad Finland such as the Levi Ski Resort, Kilpisjarvi and the Santa Claus Village. Check our “Highlights of this route” suggestions.

This is one of Scandinavia’s most beautiful bus routes, as you get to enjoy the unbelievable views of the two countries and be amazed by their beauty: from the Norwegian fjords, tundra landscapes to the snowy famous Finnish trees of Finland.

This journey is taken on new and comfortable coaches with free Wi-Fi (only between Tromsø and Kilpisjärvi), toilet, and experienced and service-oriented drivers fluent in English.
Read more about the route’s highlights below!

Important note: Between 21/12/2024 and 05/01/2025, there is a price increase of NOK 160 per person in place.

General information

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Season

1 December – 31 March

Fitness level

Suitable for all

Longest distance

10,5 hours

Bus Stops

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Prices

NOK 475 - 1930

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The Arctic Route uses our iconic red buses, with The Arctic Route logo on them and our partner Eskelisen Lapin Linjat uses yellow and red buses with their logo on it. Look for them.

You will change bus in Kilpisjärvi:

– Direction Tromsø – Rovaniemi: From the red Arctic Route buses, to the yellow and red buses operated by our partner Eskelisen Lapin Linjat;

– Direction Rovaniemi – Tromsø: Change from the white and red buses of our partner Eskelisen Lapin Linjat to the red buses of the Arctic Route.

– In Tromsø, the bus leaves from ‘Bus Terminal Prosneset‘.

The Arctic Route buses (between Tromsø and Kilpisjärvi) have free WI-FI available, USB and charging points, as well as English-speaking drivers and a toilet onboard. A longer stop (30 minutes) happens in Karesuando (Finland), where you can buy food, coffee and stretch your legs.

Unfortunately, we can’t accommodate animals onboard (except guide
dogs).

Notice: Due to Arctic weather and road conditions driving times can be extended and arrivals can be delayed.

Dress comfortably and according to the weather. Here are some tips to know what to wear in the winter above the Arctic Circle.

There is no food included on this route. You can bring food with you on the bus.

There is no age limit to take this route. We have children seats available, please get in touch with us to info@bestarctic.com so we arrange it for you.

Each passenger may bring one item of easy-to-manage hand baggage, which must fit under the seat or in the overhead rack, as well as an item no larger than height + length + width = 200 cm/23 kg.

Download our unique and multilanguage Digital Story and Guiding app before you hop on the bus.
The app gives you:

• Detailed information about the bus stops (picture, Google Maps links)

• Information about activities to join

• Helpdesk Information

• Internet password and more information about the bus journey.

Available in: • English, Italian, French, Spanish, Dutch, German, Japanese, Chinese.

Download it here.

On this route, our partner Eskelisen Lapin Linjat operates the route between Kilpisjärvi (Finland) and Rovaniemi/Santa Claus Village (Finland). For the stops from Rovaniemi to Kilpisjärvi, please look out for this type of bus.

Please notice that in high season around New Year period, you could be standing on the bus, due to lack of available seats. The Finnish law allows an overbooking of 30% on the bus.

If this occurs, Best Arctic will compensate you for the stretch where no seat was available for you. Send your refund claim to booking@bestarctic.com.

For the stops between Tromsø and Kilpisjärvi, please look out for this type of bus.

The bus switch is done in Kilpisjärvi, on the stop ‘K-Market’ at the gas station.

Read our Frequently Asked Questions section about this route

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Tickets to travel between Tromsø and Rovaniemi

Bus schedules and prices

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TROMSØ – ROVANIEMI

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Tromsø Prostneset Bus Terminal