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    How do you get to Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi by bus?

    Local buses and tickets in Rovaniemi.

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    Short answer

    Visit Rovaniemi says you can travel from the city centre to Santa Claus Village by local bus or by a separate express bus. Local bus number 8 runs all year. Rovaniemi's local buses are called Linkkari, and their main stop in the centre is on Ruokasenkatu. On Linkkari buses you can buy a single ticket directly from the driver with cash or card. The village is on the Arctic Circle, about 8 km north of the centre.

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    Why

    1. Visit Rovaniemi says local bus 8 runs year-round to Santa Claus Village.
    2. Visit Rovaniemi says single tickets can be bought from the driver with cash or card.
    3. Visit Rovaniemi names Ruokasenkatu as the main Linkkari stop.

    Details

    Rovaniemi Airport is close to Santa Claus Village, but airport transfers are a separate service from Linkkari.

    Tip

    Check the line 8 timetable before you go. Buses are less frequent in the evening and at weekends.

    What may differ

    Express bus services and prices vary by season. Check Visit Rovaniemi and Linkkari.

    Common misconception

    The only way to reach Santa Claus Village is by taxi or tour.

    What actually happens

    Local bus 8 goes there all year at local ticket prices.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Local transport routes, tickets and prices change, so check the operator's website before you travel.

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