How long is the train from Helsinki to Lapland?
around 8h 22m
The train journey time between Helsinki and Lapland is around 8h 22m and covers a distance of around 879 km. Operated by Finnish Railways (VR), the Helsinki to Lapland train service departs from Helsinki and arrives in Rovaniemi.
Is there a train from Helsinki to Lapland?
The Finnish double-decker night train, known as the Santa Claus Express, travels from Helsinki to snow-covered Lapland in the north. The train stops at Rovaniemi, the official home of Santa Claus, and then goes on to Kemijärvi, its final destination.
How many days do you need in Lapland?
An average stay in Lapland is usually 4 days. This is a short getaway that can also be easily extended with extra nights and optional activities. But don’t let that restrict you, pick what interests you the most and Nordic Visitor can tailor your dream trip.
What is the best time to visit Lapland?
The best time to visit Lapland for a snow-dusted getaway is between November and March. During these winter months, the landscapes are blanketed by the thickest coating of snow you’ll see all year. And if you fancy taking the little ones to meet the big man in red, November and December are your best bets.
Do you need a car in Lapland?
Lapland is easy to explore using public transport and on our first visit we did exactly that. However we would highly recommend renting a car if you are comfortable driving in Europe. This will give you the flexibility of exploring little-known areas and offbeat nooks and crannies of Finnish Lapland.
Is Lapland expensive?
A trip to Lapland is certainly not cheap. The airline tickets are costly, the hotels are not cheap and well the activities really increase your spendings. Scandinavia is not a cheap destination, but in our opinion, Finland was not too bad. We expected that the costs for food and drinks would be higher.
Is Helsinki a walkable city?
There are lots of common questions about the Finnish capital like “is Helsinki walkable?” The answer is yes!