{"id":4095,"date":"2026-07-22T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/?p=4095"},"modified":"2026-05-25T10:29:40","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T10:29:40","slug":"traveling-finland-without-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/finland\/traveling-finland-without-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling Finland Without a Car \u2014 A Realistic Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><style>\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Hide Astra default post title + meta for this post \u2500\u2500 *\/\n.single-post .entry-title,\n.single-post .entry-meta,\n.single-post .ast-post-format-meta,\n.single-post .post-meta { display:none !important; }\n.single-post .entry-content { padding-top:0 !important; margin-top:0 !important; }\n.single-post .ast-article-single { padding-top:0 !important; }\n.ast-separate-container .ast-article-post,\n.ast-separate-container .ast-article-single { padding:0 !important; 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<div>\n          <strong>Joona &amp; Alla<\/strong>\n          Rovaniemi, Finland\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n      <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> July 22, 2026 <span class=\"htf-dot\">\u00b7<\/span> 11 min read\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/header>\n\n<!-- HERO IMAGE PLACEHOLDER -->\n<div class=\"htf-hero-img\">\n  <div class=\"htf-hero-img-inner\">\n    <div class=\"htf-hero-img\" style=\"margin:24px 0;text-align:center;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"2560\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4900\" src=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tampere-city-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Traveling Finland Without a Car \u2014 A Realistic Guide\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:6px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Tampere-city-Finland-HungryTravelFamily-scaled.jpg 1920w, 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before visiting Finland is about renting a car. The second question \u2014 from budget travelers, solo visitors, and people who simply don&#8217;t drive \u2014 is whether Finland works without one. We get it almost every week: <strong>can you actually travel Finland without a car?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n    <p>We live in Rovaniemi. We drive regularly, but we also take trains, buses, and ferries constantly \u2014 for work trips to Helsinki, summer escapes to Turku, overnight journeys through the forests of central Finland. We know what the Finnish public transport network can genuinely do, and we know exactly where it leaves you stranded if you&#8217;re not prepared. This guide is the honest answer.<\/p>\n\n    <!-- SHORT ANSWER -->\n    <div class=\"htf-tldr\">\n      <div class=\"htf-tldr-label\">Short Answer<\/div>\n      <p>Yes \u2014 you can travel Finland without a car, but how well it works depends entirely on where you want to go. The train and bus network covers the south and main corridors very well. Helsinki, Turku, Tampere, Oulu, and Rovaniemi are all reachable by train. Getting around within cities is easy. But rural Finland, the lake districts, and most of Lapland away from the main routes require a car, a tour, or a lot of creative planning with local buses. The country is large, the timetables are infrequent, and distances between services can be significant.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- TOC -->\n    <div class=\"htf-toc\">\n      <div class=\"htf-toc-label\">In this guide<\/div>\n      <ol>\n        <li><a href=\"#s1\">The Finnish transport network \u2014 what actually exists<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#s2\">Trains in Finland \u2014 the backbone of car-free travel<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#s3\">Buses and coaches \u2014 filling the gaps<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#s4\">City transport \u2014 Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#s5\">Ferries, archipelago routes, and island hopping<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#s6\">Lapland without a car \u2014 the honest picture<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#s7\">Where a car genuinely changes everything<\/a><\/li>\n        <li><a href=\"#s8\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n      <\/ol>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- SECTION 1 -->\n    <h2 id=\"s1\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Finnish_transport_network_%E2%80%94_what_actually_exists\"><\/span>The Finnish transport network \u2014 what actually exists<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>Finland has a functioning, modern public transport system \u2014 but it is shaped by the fact that the country has 5.5 million people spread across an area the size of Germany plus the UK combined. Once you understand that ratio, you understand why the network is excellent on certain corridors and nonexistent on others.<\/p>\n\n    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_structure_in_plain_terms\"><\/span>The structure in plain terms<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>VR (Finnish Railways):<\/strong> the national rail operator. Intercity, fast intercity, and overnight sleeper trains between major cities. Reliable, comfortable, and well-priced if booked in advance.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Matkahuolto \/ OnniBus \/ Flixbus:<\/strong> the main long-distance coach operators. Cover a wider range of smaller towns and destinations not on the rail network, often at lower prices.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>HSL (Helsinki region):<\/strong> one of the best urban public transport systems in Europe \u2014 metro, tram, train, and bus all on a single ticket.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>City public transport:<\/strong> Tampere, Turku, Oulu, and Jyv\u00e4skyl\u00e4 all have reasonable local bus networks. Rovaniemi has a handful of bus routes covering the city centre and airport.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Ferries:<\/strong> essential for the Turku archipelago, the \u00c5land Islands, and routes to Estonia. A genuine alternative to road travel in certain regions.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Rural buses:<\/strong> exist, but timetables are sparse \u2014 often one or two services per day, or none at weekends. Not practical for sightseeing.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p>The core reality: <strong>Finland without a car works best as a city-to-city trip along the main rail corridor<\/strong> (Helsinki\u2013Tampere\u2013Oulu\u2013Rovaniemi) or as an urban exploration. Off that spine, your options narrow quickly.<\/p>\n\n    <!-- SECTION 2 -->\n    <h2 id=\"s2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trains_in_Finland_%E2%80%94_the_backbone_of_car-free_travel\"><\/span>Trains in Finland \u2014 the backbone of car-free travel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>VR trains are the most comfortable way to move between Finnish cities. We take them regularly, and for the main routes they are genuinely competitive with driving in terms of time and far superior in terms of comfort. Booking at least a week in advance cuts prices significantly.<\/p>\n\n    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_key_routes_and_what_to_expect\"><\/span>The key routes and what to expect<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Helsinki \u2192 Tampere:<\/strong> about 1 hour 40 minutes by Intercity. Trains run almost every hour through the day. This is one of the most reliable short intercity connections in Finland.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Helsinki \u2192 Turku:<\/strong> about 2 hours. Regular service. A pleasant journey through southwestern Finnish farmland.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Helsinki \u2192 Oulu:<\/strong> roughly 3.5\u20134 hours by fast Intercity. Direct, comfortable, and a reasonable alternative to flying.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Helsinki \u2192 Rovaniemi:<\/strong> about 8\u20139 hours by day train, or overnight by sleeper (one of our favourite journeys \u2014 you board in Helsinki and wake up in the Arctic). The overnight train has private cabins and is surprisingly good value if booked early.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Helsinki \u2192 Joensuu \/ Lappeenranta (lake region):<\/strong> direct trains exist but frequency drops. Good for a base city; getting to specific lake areas without a car is harder.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practical_booking_tips\"><\/span>Practical booking tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Book at vr.fi:<\/strong> the VR website offers the best prices and gives a clear picture of available seats and sleeper cabin types. An app is also available.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Flex vs. fixed tickets:<\/strong> fixed-price tickets booked in advance are significantly cheaper. Flexible tickets cost more but allow changes \u2014 useful if your trip dates might shift.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Sleeper cabins:<\/strong> on the Rovaniemi overnight train, the private 1- or 2-person cabin is worth the modest upgrade. The shared compartment is also fine and considerably cheaper.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Bikes on trains:<\/strong> VR allows bicycle reservations on most long-distance trains for a small fee. Useful if you&#8217;re planning to cycle between stations.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <!-- SECTION 3 -->\n    <h2 id=\"s3\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buses_and_coaches_%E2%80%94_filling_the_gaps\"><\/span>Buses and coaches \u2014 filling the gaps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>Where trains don&#8217;t reach, coaches do \u2014 at least for the larger towns. Finland has a well-developed long-distance coach network that connects cities the rail line misses and serves as a budget alternative on routes where trains exist.<\/p>\n\n    <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_operators_worth_knowing\"><\/span>The operators worth knowing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>OnniBus:<\/strong> Finland&#8217;s budget coach operator. Covers Helsinki\u2013Tampere\u2013Oulu and many secondary routes at very low prices if booked ahead. Wi-Fi on board, good for long journeys.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Matkahuolto:<\/strong> the traditional Finnish coach network. Much wider route coverage including smaller towns. Timetables are more complex but the network reaches places OnniBus doesn&#8217;t. matkahuolto.fi is the booking platform.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Flixbus:<\/strong> serves some Finnish routes, including international connections to Sweden and Estonia. Not the most useful for domestic Finland travel but worth checking for cross-border legs.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Regional buses:<\/strong> booked through individual operators or via the Matkahuolto network. Often the only public transport option for smaller lakeside towns, villages near national parks, or towns off the main corridors.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p>One honest note: Finnish long-distance coaches are comfortable and punctual, but the timetables are built for commuters, not tourists. A bus that runs at 6:45 am and 4:30 pm doesn&#8217;t give you a full day of sightseeing and a return journey. Plan around this.<\/p>\n\n    <!-- NEWSLETTER -->\n    <div class=\"htf-nl\">\n      <div class=\"htf-nl-label\">Letters from Rovaniemi<\/div>\n      <h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Finland_travel_tips_direct_from_the_Arctic\"><\/span>Finland travel tips, direct from the Arctic<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n      <p>Monthly notes on Finnish transport, seasons, and the things no guidebook covers. From our home in Rovaniemi.<\/p>\n      <form action=\"https:\/\/app.convertkit.com\/forms\/7589234\/subscriptions\" method=\"post\">\n        <input type=\"email\" name=\"email_address\" placeholder=\"Your email address\" required \/>\n        <button type=\"submit\">Subscribe<\/button>\n      <\/form>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- SECTION 4 -->\n    <h2 id=\"s4\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"City_transport_%E2%80%94_Helsinki_Tampere_Turku_Oulu\"><\/span>City transport \u2014 Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, Oulu<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>If your Finland trip is primarily urban, you don&#8217;t need a car at all. Finnish cities are compact, walkable, and \u2014 in Helsinki&#8217;s case \u2014 genuinely world-class for public transport.<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Helsinki:<\/strong> the HSL network covers the entire capital region with metro, tram, local train, and bus on a single zoned ticket. A day ticket (around \u20ac9 for zone AB) gives you unlimited travel. The city centre is easily walkable; the metro extends to Espoo and Vantaa. You do not need a car in Helsinki.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Tampere:<\/strong> a tram line opened in 2021 along the main corridor (Hervanta\u2013city centre\u2013Lielahti), supplemented by a dense bus network. Very manageable without a car for city-based tourism.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Turku:<\/strong> compact city, good bus network (F\u00f6li). The old town, market, castle, and most sights are within walking distance of the centre. Ferries from the main harbour make the archipelago accessible without a car.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Oulu:<\/strong> flat and famous for cycling. Oulu has an excellent urban cycling infrastructure, and the city centre is walkable. Local buses cover the wider area. As a base for car-free travel in northern Finland, Oulu is solid.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Rovaniemi:<\/strong> the city centre and Santa Claus Village are served by a few local bus routes and the airport bus, but coverage is limited. Taxis and rideshares supplement the network. For most of what visitors want to see around Rovaniemi, a guided tour or rental car is more practical.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <!-- SECTION 5 -->\n    <h2 id=\"s5\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ferries_archipelago_routes_and_island_hopping\"><\/span>Ferries, archipelago routes, and island hopping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>Finland has over 180,000 lakes and one of the most complex archipelagoes in the world \u2014 and much of it is accessible by boat without a car. This is actually one of the most underrated ways to travel Finland without driving.<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Turku Archipelago ferries:<\/strong> the state-run Finferries service connects the islands of the Turku archipelago with free car ferries (yes, free \u2014 these are public roads). Without a car, you can take the ferries as a foot passenger and cycle between islands using a rental bike from Turku. The Archipelago Trail works beautifully by bicycle.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>\u00c5land Islands:<\/strong> the Viking Line and Tallink Silja ferries from Turku and Helsinki call at Mariehamn. Foot passengers are very welcome. \u00c5land is flat and ferry-connected, making it one of the most cycle-friendly places in Finland.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Helsinki\u2013Tallinn ferries:<\/strong> frequent crossings (2.5 hours) by Tallink, Viking Line, and Ecker\u00f6. A natural add-on to a Finland trip if you want to extend into Estonia. No car needed.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Saimaa lake steamers:<\/strong> in summer, classic lake steamers run on the Saimaa lake system (Lappeenranta, Savonlinna, Kuopio). Slow, scenic, and genuinely beautiful \u2014 the pace of travel on these routes is part of the experience.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Rauma and coastal routes:<\/strong> smaller ferry connections exist along the western coast, though services are seasonal and timetables vary.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <p class=\"htf-pull\">Finland by boat is a different country entirely. The lake steamers and archipelago ferries show you a Finland that most road travelers never see.<\/p>\n\n    <!-- SECTION 6 -->\n    <h2 id=\"s6\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lapland_without_a_car_%E2%80%94_the_honest_picture\"><\/span>Lapland without a car \u2014 the honest picture<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>We live here, so we&#8217;ll be direct: <strong>Lapland without a car is possible, but it significantly limits what you can do independently.<\/strong> Rovaniemi itself is reachable by train and by air. But almost everything that makes Lapland worth visiting \u2014 frozen lakes, wilderness trails, reindeer farms, remote cabins, the aurora spots outside the city glow \u2014 requires wheels.<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>Rovaniemi city and immediate surroundings:<\/strong> manageable without a car. Santa Claus Village (8 km from the centre) is served by a shuttle bus in winter, and taxis are reliable. The city centre, Arktikum museum, and riverside walks are all on foot.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Aurora hunting:<\/strong> the best viewing spots are 15\u201330 km outside the city. This is very hard to do without a car unless you book an organized tour \u2014 which are plentiful and not cheap.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Saariselk\u00e4, Luosto, Pyh\u00e4:<\/strong> these mountain destinations north of Rovaniemi are accessible by bus, but services are infrequent and once you&#8217;re there, getting around without a car is difficult unless you stay at a single resort and use their shuttles.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Inari and the far north:<\/strong> there is a bus service from Rovaniemi to Inari (Eskelisen Lapin Linjat), but it is slow, doesn&#8217;t run daily in all seasons, and getting around the Inari region itself without a car is very difficult.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Guided tours:<\/strong> the most realistic car-free option for Lapland activities. Every activity \u2014 snowmobile safaris, reindeer sleigh rides, ice fishing, husky tours \u2014 can be arranged as a tour that picks you up from your accommodation. It costs more than self-driving, but it works.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <!-- SECTION 7 -->\n    <h2 id=\"s7\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_a_car_genuinely_changes_everything\"><\/span>Where a car genuinely changes everything<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>We are not going to tell you Finland is easy without a car everywhere \u2014 that would be dishonest. There are specific types of travel where renting or borrowing a car is not optional, and you should know this before you plan.<\/p>\n\n    <ul>\n      <li><strong>The Finnish lake district (Saimaa region):<\/strong> train to Lappeenranta or Savonlinna is easy. But moving between lakeside villages, finding wild swimming spots, reaching smaller islands, or exploring Nuuksio and similar national parks is extremely difficult without a car. The distances are manageable; the bus timetables are not.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>National parks generally:<\/strong> Nuuksio (near Helsinki) is reachable by public transport \u2014 a rare exception. Koli, Urho Kekkonen, Pallas-Yll\u00e4stunturi, Oulanka \u2014 all of them are either served by infrequent buses or not served at all. A car is the realistic option.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Cottage and summer cabin stays:<\/strong> if you&#8217;ve booked a m\u00f6kk\u0131 on a lake, assume there is no public transport nearby. That&#8217;s the point. Finnish cottage culture and car-free travel are largely incompatible.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Rural Finland between small towns:<\/strong> the villages between cities, the roadside markets, the farm stalls, the small churches and local museums \u2014 all of this is a car-only experience. Public transport goes city to city; the country in between is yours only if you drive.<\/li>\n      <li><strong>Winter activities in Lapland:<\/strong> guided tours cover the popular experiences, but flexibility \u2014 going where the sky is clear, chasing the aurora to a different lake, stopping when you spot a reindeer herd \u2014 is only possible with your own wheels.<\/li>\n    <\/ul>\n\n    <!-- SECTION 8: FAQ -->\n    <h2 id=\"s8\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_asked_questions\"><\/span>Frequently asked questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <div class=\"htf-faq\">\n      <details>\n        <summary>Can I visit Finland on a budget without renting a car?<\/summary>\n        <p>Yes, and it can work out cheaper. Trains and coaches are affordable, especially booked ahead. Staying in cities means no parking costs. The main budget risk is that car-free visitors in Lapland tend to compensate with organized tours, which add up quickly. If you are sticking to Helsinki, Tampere, and Turku, car-free is genuinely cheaper.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Is Helsinki easy to navigate without a car?<\/summary>\n        <p>Very easy. The HSL public transport network is excellent \u2014 metro, tram, local trains, and buses all run on a single zoned ticket. A day ticket for zones AB covers the entire city centre and is worth it for a full day of sightseeing. Most of the main sights are also within comfortable walking distance of each other in the centre.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Can I reach Rovaniemi without a car?<\/summary>\n        <p>Yes. Rovaniemi has a functioning airport with connections from Helsinki (and in winter, several European cities), and the overnight train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi is one of our favourite journeys in Finland. Once in Rovaniemi, the city centre and Santa Claus Village are reachable by bus or taxi. The constraint is getting around outside the city \u2014 for that, tours or a rental car are the practical options.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>What is the best car-free route through Finland?<\/summary>\n        <p>Helsinki \u2192 overnight train \u2192 Rovaniemi (2 nights, organized tours for Lapland activities) \u2192 train back to Oulu (stop 1 night) \u2192 train to Tampere (day trip or 1 night) \u2192 train back to Helsinki. This covers the country from south to north along the main corridor, uses excellent train connections, and is genuinely doable without a car. Add a Turku ferry day trip for the archipelago experience.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Are there taxis or rideshares in Finland if I get stuck?<\/summary>\n        <p>Yes \u2014 taxis are available in all Finnish cities and most towns. The main apps are Bolt and Yango (which replaced Uber in Finland). Costs are reasonable by Nordic standards in cities; in Lapland or rural areas, distances are long and taxi prices reflect that. If you&#8217;re planning to rely on taxis for significant distances, factor in the cost carefully.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n      <details>\n        <summary>Is cycling a realistic car-free option in Finland?<\/summary>\n        <p>In summer, cycling is excellent in Finnish cities and along marked cycling routes. Helsinki, Oulu, and Turku all have good urban cycling infrastructure. The Turku Archipelago Trail and \u00c5land Islands are outstanding by bicycle. Long-distance cross-country cycling is possible but requires planning \u2014 distances are long, traffic is light, and facilities between towns can be sparse. VR trains accept bikes with a reservation, so you can combine cycling with rail travel effectively.<\/p>\n      <\/details>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- CLOSING -->\n    <h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_final_word_from_Rovaniemi\"><\/span>A final word from Rovaniemi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n    <p>We&#8217;ve done both. We&#8217;ve driven across Finland from Rovaniemi to Turku and back, through forests that seemed to go on forever, stopping where we felt like it, reaching places that no bus goes near. And we&#8217;ve taken the overnight sleeper from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in winter, arriving in the dark to a city covered in snow, without ever needing a key.<\/p>\n\n    <p>The honest answer to <strong>traveling Finland without a car<\/strong> is this: it is completely possible for a large portion of what Finland offers, and it suits a certain kind of trip very well \u2014 city-focused, train-connected, archipelago-curious. But Finland is also a country where the most memorable experiences often happen in places that require you to earn them, and for most of those places, a car is how you earn them.<\/p>\n\n    <p>Plan your trip around what you actually want to see, then work backward to the transport question. If your answer is Helsinki, Tampere, Turku, and the Archipelago \u2014 you don&#8217;t need a car. If your answer is frozen Lapland at midnight under the aurora \u2014 you probably do, or you need to trust someone else&#8217;s wheels for a few hours at a time.<\/p>\n\n    <!-- AUTHOR BIO -->\n    <div class=\"htf-bio\">\n      <div class=\"htf-bio-avatar\">J&amp;A<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <div class=\"htf-bio-tag\">Written by<\/div>\n        <h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Joona_Alla\"><\/span>Joona &amp; Alla<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n        <p>A Finnish-Ukrainian couple living in Rovaniemi, Finland. Joona is a marketing professional in Lapland tourism; Alla is an AI Engineer. Together we&#8217;ve visited 21 countries and share honest, locally-grounded travel writing from our home in the Arctic.<\/p>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/hungrytravelfamily.com\/blog\/about-us\/\">Read our full story \u2192<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n  <\/article>\n\n  <!-- SIDEBAR -->\n  <aside class=\"htf-sidebar\">\n    <div class=\"htf-sidebar-sticky\">\n      <div class=\"htf-sb htf-sb-toc\">\n        <div class=\"htf-sb-label\">Contents<\/div>\n        <ol>\n          <li><a href=\"#s1\">Transport network overview<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#s2\">Trains<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#s3\">Buses and coaches<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#s4\">City transport<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#s5\">Ferries and islands<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#s6\">Lapland without a car<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#s7\">Where a car matters<\/a><\/li>\n          <li><a href=\"#s8\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n        <\/ol>\n      <\/div>\n      <div 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