TROMSØ – ROVANIEMI ROVANIEMI – TROMSØ

Visit the Santa Claus village in Rovaniemi!

TROMSØ – ROVANIEMI
ROVANIEMI – TROMSØ

Both Tromsø and Rovaniemi have a great number of exciting things to offer their guests. Both cities have a vibrant city life where something happens all the time. Along the way, there are a number of exciting activity providers and spectacular accommodations that certainly are worth visiting.

On this route you will experience the beauty of Finnish Lapland, both the tundra and the small municipalities along the way. 

This route will connect you to Kittilä Airport, Levi Skiing resort and Rovaniemis famous Santa Claus Village. 

In addition to the beauty of the landscape there are many activity providers offering experiences such as, snowmobile safari, skiing, Sami culture, husky safari, ice fishing, local food and culture, accommodation and much more. 

It is also possible to continue your journey in Finland down to Oulu on the same day. 

This journey is taken on new and comfortable coaches with free Wi-Fi (only between Tromsø and Kilpisjärvi), USB /electronic charging points (only between Tromsø and Kilpisjärvi), toilet, with experienced and service-oriented drivers fluent in English.

Travel to Santa Claus Village with the Arctic Route

Meet Santa Claus in Rovaniemi and indulge yourself in a pure magical Christmas atmosphere.

Santa Claus and a reindeer pointing towards a out of frame point with snow covered trees in the background

Travel to Santa Claus Village with the Arctic Route

Meet Santa Claus in Rovaniemi and indulge yourself in a pure magical Christmas atmosphere.

PRICE

NOK 375-1663
  • LONGEST DISTANCE: 10,5 HOURS
  • STOPS: 10
  • AVAILABLE: EVERY DAY 1.DECEMBER-31.MARCH
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TIMETABLE AND PRICE LIST

TROMSØ – ROVANIEMI

TROMSØ07:00
NORDKJOSBOTN08:00NOK 375
HATTENG
North Experience
08:20NOK 406
SKIBOTN
08:50NOK 438
KILPISJÄRVI
YOU WILL CHANGE BUS HERE
TIMEZONE CHANGE
10:50 (UTC/GMT +2 HOURS)
(09:50 NORWEGIAN TIME)
NOK 550
KARESUANDO12:30 (UTC/GMT +2 HOURS)
(11:30 NORWEGIAN TIME)
NOK 825
PALOJOENSUU13:10 (UTC/GMT +2 HOURS)
(12:10 NORWEGIAN TIME)
NOK 875
MUONIO14:05 (UTC/GMT +2 HOURS)
(13.05 NORWEGIAN TIME)
NOK 1000
LEVI
15:05 (UTC/GMT +2 HOURS)
(14.05 NORWEGIAN TIME)
NOK 1125
KITTILÄ AIRPORT15:30 (UTC/GMT +2 HOURS)
(14.30 NORWEGIAN TIME)
NOK 1163
ROVANIEMI
17:25 (UTC/GMT +2 HOURS)
(16.25 NORWEGIAN TIME)
NOK 1563
SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
17:35 (UTC/GMT +2 HOURS)
(16.35 NORWEGIAN TIME)
NOK 1563

ROVANIEMI – TROMSØ

SANTA CLAUS VILLAGE
11:00
ROVANIEMI
11:25
KITTILÄ AIRPORT
13:40NOK 400
LEVI14:00NOK 438
MUONIO15:05NOK 563
PALOJOENSUU15:50NOK 688
KARESUANDO16:45NOK 825
KILPISJÄRVI
YOU WILL CHANGE BUS HERE
18:10NOK 1013
SKIBOTN
TIMEZONE CHANGE
17:50 (NORWEGIAN TIME)
(UTC/GMT +1 HOUR)
NOK 1125
HATTENG
North Experience
18:15 (NORWEGIAN TIME)
(UTC/GMT +1 HOUR)
NOK 1156
NORDKJOSBOTN
18:25 (NORWEGIAN TIME)
(UTC/GMT +1 HOUR)
NOK 1188
TROMSØ19:30 (NORWEGIAN TIME)
(UTC/GMT +1 HOUR)
NOK 1563

*Be aware of the time difference of 1 hour between Norway (UTC/GMT+1) and Finland (UTC/GMT+2)

NOTICE: Departure or arrival at Santa Claus Village: + NOK 100 per person.

BUS INFORMATION FOR THE ROUTE

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

The Finnish bus company Eskelisen on the road surrounded by snow

For the stops from Tromsø to Kilpisjärvi, please look out for this type of bus:

The Arctic Route bus surrounded by snow. On the left of the image, there are reindeers.

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

The Arctic Route bus and the Eskelisen bus on the route between Tromsø and Rovaniemi.

Recommended activities during this tour

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From NOK 1350 / pp

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At the Gateway of Finnish Lapland

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Howling with Wolfs

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From NOK 1390 / pp

Norways Best

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