VR Intercity 271 connects Helsinki to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and capital of Finnish Lapland, 831 km north. The overnight or day service crosses the Arctic Circle and serves travellers to Lapland and northern wilderness areas.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki Päärautatieasema Helsinki | Start | 08:23 |
| 2 | Tampere Rautatieasema Tampere | 09:53 | 09:56 |
| 3 | Oulu Rautatieasema Oulu | 13:01 | 13:04 |
| 4 | Rovaniemi Rautatieasema Rovaniemi | 15:02 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Finland railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
VR Intercity 271 connects Helsinki to Rovaniemi, the official hometown of Santa Claus and capital of Finnish Lapland, 831 km north. The overnight or day service crosses the Arctic Circle and serves travellers to Lapland and northern wilderness areas.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 4 stops with a total journey time of approximately 6h 39m.
Available travel classes include Economy, Extra. Fares start from EUR 19 for Economy.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Standard seating, most affordable class
Reserved seating
Book tickets through the official Finland Railways website. Check availability and fares before travelling.
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VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi departs at 08:23 and arrives at the final destination at 15:02. Total journey time is approximately 6h 39m. Always verify current timings with Finland Railways before travelling.
VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi fares start from approximately 19 (economy class). Book at official website for the latest prices.
Book VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi tickets at official website, the official Finland Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi makes 4 stops. The route starts at Helsinki Päärautatieasema and ends at Rovaniemi Rautatieasema. Major intermediate stops include Tampere Rautatieasema, Oulu Rautatieasema.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Finland Railways website or app before booking.