Rovaniemi
Cologne
Cologne
Hambourg
Stockholm
Stockholm
Turku
Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki
Helsinki
🌎 Countries crossed
France, Germany, Sweden, Finland
🕔 Transport time
42h14
🌱 Carbon footprint
≈ 3 times
less than with aplane
💼 Journey type
Winter
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Paris, FranceCologne, Germany
High speed train
(≈ 3h20)
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Cologne, GermanyHambourg, Germany
High speed train
(≈ 4h00)
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Hambourg, GermanyStockholm, Sweden
Night train
(≈ 12h00)
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Stockholm, SwedenTurku, Finland
Ferry
(≈ 10h00)
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Turku, FinlandHelsinki, Finland
Regional train
(≈ 1h20)
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Helsinki, FinlandRovaniemi, Finland
Night train
(≈ 11h34)
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Detailed itinerary
The itinerary includes 42h14 of transport and 6 steps, with a minimum budget of 7 euros.
Paris - Cologne
The step from Paris to Cologne lasts 3h20. You'll travel in a high speed train.
Cologne - Hambourg
The step from Cologne to Hambourg lasts 4h00. You'll travel in a high speed train.
Hambourg - Stockholm
The step from Hambourg to Stockholm lasts 12h00. You'll travel in a night train.
Stockholm - Turku
The step from Stockholm to Turku lasts 10h00. You'll travel in a ferry.
Turku - Helsinki
The step from Turku to Helsinki lasts 1h20. You'll travel in a regional train.
Helsinki - Rovaniemi
The step from Helsinki to Rovaniemi lasts 11h34. You'll travel in a night train.
You can find tickets from 7 euros.
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