Savukoski is located in the Eastern Lapland. Our neighbouring municipalities are Sodankylä, Pelkosenniemi and Salla. The best way to get to here is by car, but of course there are other options as well.
How to reach us
Travelling to Savukoski
Travel by bus
When it comes to public transportation, the bus will bring you all the way. Check out the timetables from the websites of the operators. Please note, we have taxi transfer service available.
Travel by train
The closest train station is located in Kemijärvi. Hop aboard the night train and travel comfortably. There is a connection available by bus and taxi from the Kemijärvi train station to Savukoski.
Taxi by invite
Taxi by invite operates in Savukoski. You can continue your bus trip from Pelkosenniemi onwards in a taxi with bus rates.
Schedule 1.1-31.12.2023
1) 7:00 Savukoski - Pelkosenniemi Mon-Fri
2) 10.50 Pelkosenniemi - Savukoski Mon-Fri (connection from the train, Wed to Martti and Fri to Kemihaara / Nuortti)
3) 14:35 Pelkosenniemi - Savukoski Wed
4) about 20:30 Pelkosenniemi - Savukoski Sun
5) 9:00 Martti - Savukoski Wed
6) 12:00 Savukoski - Martti Wed
7) Friday Pelkosenniemi 10.50 - Savukoski 11.25 - Martti - Ruuvaoja - Tulppio 12.30 - Kemihaara / Nuortti 13.00
8) Friday Kemihaara / Nuortti 13.30 - Tulppio 14.00 - Ruuvaoja - Martti - Savukoski 16.30
9) Savukoski – Pelkosenniemi Mon-Fri (connection to the train from Pelkosenniemi)
You can take a taxi at bus prices.
The invitation must be booked by 6 pm the night before:
Mika Peltoniemi Oy tel. +358 400 589 090.
Schedule 1.1-31.12.2023
1) 7:00 Savukoski - Pelkosenniemi Mon-Fri
2) 10.50 Pelkosenniemi - Savukoski Mon-Fri (connection from the train, Wed to Martti and Fri to Kemihaara / Nuortti)
3) 14:35 Pelkosenniemi - Savukoski Wed
4) about 20:30 Pelkosenniemi - Savukoski Sun
5) 9:00 Martti - Savukoski Wed
6) 12:00 Savukoski - Martti Wed
7) Friday Pelkosenniemi 10.50 - Savukoski 11.25 - Martti - Ruuvaoja - Tulppio 12.30 - Kemihaara / Nuortti 13.00
8) Friday Kemihaara / Nuortti 13.30 - Tulppio 14.00 - Ruuvaoja - Martti - Savukoski 16.30
9) Savukoski – Pelkosenniemi Mon-Fri (connection to the train from Pelkosenniemi)
You can take a taxi at bus prices.
The invitation must be booked by 6 pm the night before:
Mika Peltoniemi Oy tel. +358 400 589 090.
Distances to Savukoski
Pelkosenniemi
43 km
Kemijärvi
95 km
Salla
82 km
Rovaniemi
175 km
Sodankylä
90 km
Helsinki
950 km
Distances within the Savukoski municipality
Kemihaara
106 km
Tanhua
45 km
Korvatunturi
135 km
Kuosku
14 km
Kivitunturi
14 km
Lunkkaus
15 km
Tulppio
80 km
Värriö
25 km
Martti
26 km