How to get to the Kola Peninsula
There many possibilities to get to the Kola Peninsula. Some hints and tips:
Air connections: The air flights connect Murmansk with:
- Finland: Helsinki via Rovaniemi
- Sweden: Stockholm and Gothenburg via Lulea
- Norway: Olso and Tromso
- Russia: Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Arkhangelsk and other cities of Russia
When you are travelling by Finnair (the Finnish flight
company) your arrival and departure airport may vary and it cost nothing more.
From Salla (airport Kuusamo) and from Ivalo are regular public bus connections.
So ask your tour agency to let you arrive or depart from Salla or Ivalo and to
book interesting excursion(s) for you. Maybe SAS has the same system for
Kirkenes. Ask your tour operator agency.
Via your tour operator agency you can book flight with our Russian airlines as Aeroflot, but also Finnair, SAS, Lufthansa, KLM, British Airways ect.
Bus connections:
Regular bus lines connect Murmansk with Ivalo Finland and kirkenes Norway. Now there is also a bus
connection to Salla Finland.
When you are in Finland or Norway, jump over the Russian border and experience the difference between the countries. You can cross the Russian border close
to Salla, Ivalo and kirkenes (Norway), by own car or via the regularly public bus connections.
Rovaniemi - Kemijärvi |
| Departure Rovaniemi: |
11.30 |
Arrival Kemijärvi: |
12:50 |
Kemijärvi-Murmansk |
| Days |
Kemijärvi |
Salla |
Salla border
crossing point |
Kandalaksha
(Kantalahti) |
| Monday - Thursday |
15.30 |
16.30 |
17.10 |
21.55 |
The time table contains local times. There is 1 hour time difference between Finland and Northwest Russia
Prices for One-way tickets in Euros. Adults/ Children (until 14 years old) |
From: |
Salla |
border Salla |
Kemijärvi |
Rovaniemi |
| To Kandalaksha: |
25.00 / 17.50 |
28.00 / 19.60 |
35.00 / 24.50 |
47.00 / 32.90 |
Timetable and prices are checked in June 2006.
More information about these bus connections:
Gold Linen Office: Tel. +358 16 334 5500 Fax. +358 16 334 5533 or
Salla Info Centre: Tel. +358 16 879 250 Fax. +358 16 832 021
Railway connections:
The railway carries out the main domestic passenger transportation in Russia. Also from Moscow and Saint Petersburg you can easily reach Murmansk.
  When
you have your holiday in Moscow of Saint Petersburg, consider to expand your holiday in the north. Travelling by train is a cheap option and a very nice
experience. Travel first class in a two persons coupe through the wild forests of Karelia varied by beautiful small villages, hills and lakes with magnificent
views. The (sleeping) train stops in many villages and cities on its way and you can go out for small visits or to buy the freshest fish, meat, beverages and
food from the season picked up by the locals. Also the restaurant in the train offers many possibilities. The trip takes from Moscow to Olenegorsk 34 hours
(two nights and one day) and from Saint Petersburg to Murmansk 26 hours (one night and one day). But the trains also contains second class 2-persons,
4-persons and 6 coupes. For more information about the railways in Russia we refer to the
Moscow Railway Express in Internet website.
Information for motorist about traffic rules and Liability Insurance:
Nowadays all motor vehicles (motorcycles, cars etc) driving on the territory of the Russian Federation must have a Liability
Insurance. You can buy the Liability Insurance at the border crossing points (price for a the minimum validity period of 2 weeks is about EUR
50,--, depending on the amount of horse power of the car).
Rules of the road traffic is international. It is obligatory to have the lower beam on while driving your car
outside the cities. It is necessary to use the seat belts if
sitting on the front seats during driving. In case of a car accident you have to switch on the emergency signal (blinkers) and immediately inform traffic police ДПС (DPS) by phone or ask the drivers of passing cars to do
that for you. In general Russian drivers are willing to help.
The prices of fuel in Murmansk region are lower then in Finland and Norway. Car-rent is not common.
Tour operators and Tour agencies:
We co-operate with tour operators/agencies. They have experience in the best and cheapest way of
travelling to us, they can add extra's as other (sightseeing) programs, extra
overnights in interesting cities et cetera. For the list of Tour agencies click
on the Tour agencies button. When you can not find a suitable tour agent in your
neighbourhood, don't hesitate to contact us and we will help to find the best
suitable solution for you.
Other information:
Information about money exchange, credit-cards, emergency services and cellular communication you can
find on our Practical Information webpage
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