Express · No. IC 271
VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi train timings
VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi timetable
4 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki Päärautatieasema | — | 08:23 | 0 | |
| 2 | Tampere Rautatieasema | 09:53 | 09:56 | 3 min | 187 |
| 3 | Oulu Rautatieasema | 13:01 | 13:04 | 3 min | 607 |
| 4 | Rovaniemi Rautatieasema | 15:02 | — | 831 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Finland's national railway on the day.
VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi: Helsinki to Rovaniemi
VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi (IC 271) is an express train run by Finland's national railway between Helsinki Päärautatieasema and Rovaniemi Rautatieasema. The full journey covers 831 km and takes 6h 39m, with 2 intermediate stops.
It leaves Helsinki Päärautatieasema at 08:23 and reaches Rovaniemi Rautatieasema at 15:02. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Tampere Rautatieasema and Oulu Rautatieasema.
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.
How to book VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi tickets
Tickets are sold by Finland's national railway at stations and, where available, on its website.
VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi: common questions
- What time does VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi leave Helsinki?
- VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi departs Helsinki Päärautatieasema at 08:23 and arrives at Rovaniemi Rautatieasema at 15:02. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi take from Helsinki to Rovaniemi?
- The scheduled journey time is 6h 39m for 831 km.
- Which stations does VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi stop at?
- VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi calls at Helsinki Päärautatieasema, Tampere Rautatieasema, Oulu Rautatieasema and Rovaniemi Rautatieasema.
- Does VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi run every day?
- Yes, VR IC Arctic Express Helsinki–Rovaniemi runs daily.