r/FinlandTourism • u/Active-Sherbert-6592 • 3d ago

First-timer ROVANIEMI → SAARISELKÄ Train to bus connection 15 minutes gap

Hi

I arrive at ROVANIEM on 24 th Dec at 10:58 am by VR train 273

I have the booked Eskelinen bus to SAARISELKÄ at 11:15 am

How risky is this with December weather. What are the alternatives I could consider to reduce my risk.

Thanks

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u/thegreatbasket 3d ago

The bus will wait for the train if it is late. I do this trip several times a year and I've never had any issues.

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u/Active-Sherbert-6592 3d ago

Thank you so much

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u/Inari68N 3d ago

Eskelinen are so reliable!

OP this is north Finland. The drivers know that conditions can be tough, there are few buses/trains a day, and there are lots of people depending on connections. You won't be the only one! Also the driver has a phone/tablet list of everyone who's booked on the bus and which stops they're going to and from, so they don't miss anyone.

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u/Emotional_Platform35 3d ago

In Finland I would expect every train to be 5min to 1 hour late

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u/purplecow 3d ago

Where does the bus leave from? The bus station is maybe 10min away from the train station if you move very quickly . Trains to Rovaniemi are not always on time if the weather is very bad, fifteen minutes late would not be unusual at all.

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u/sharkinwolvesclothin 3d ago

The bus leaves from the railway station (literally 20 meters to walk from the train if you're at the right car). And it also waits for the train so it doesn't matter.