Kolari Railway Station
It is considered Finland’s northernmost operational railway station. Kolari is also the northern terminal station of the Tornio-Kolari railway line, which is part of Finland’s railway network.
It serves both passengers and freight and is a good option for daily traffic. If you are interested in learning more about Kolari station, read to the end. Here you will get all the necessary information so you can take advantage of this service.
Finland’s Northernmost Station & Ski Resort Gateway
Kolari Railway Station holds the distinction of being Finland’s northernmost operational railway station. As the northern terminal of the Tornio-Kolari line, it serves as a vital gateway to popular ski resorts including Levi, Pallas, Muonio, Ylläs, and Akaslompolo. The station offers the rare convenience of auto-train services, allowing travelers to bring their vehicles on their journey north.
The station is located specifically at Asematie 7, 95900 Kolari. If you need to go to the station to use its services, this location map may be useful to you.
This is certainly not the only material that is useful. The map of the immediate vicinity of Kolari station is available on the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s official website. It may be useful to you, so you can take advantage of it here.
Track System Configuration
The railway system at Kolari station consists of:
- 1 platform track for passenger services
- 2 car loading platforms for auto-train service
- 2 side tracks
- 2 freight tracks
As expected, the station handles both passenger and freight traffic.
Bus connections to ski resorts:
- Ideal during ski season
- Serves tourist areas: Levi, Pallas, Muonio, Ylläs, and Akaslompolo
Passenger traffic: More common during ski season, though it does not neglect the community’s traffic needs.
In-train vehicle transport services: Kolari offers this rare service with connections to other stations that provide it, such as Tampere, Turku, and Helsinki.
Below are other pages where you can view train arrival schedules if you need additional information or if the table does not display correctly.
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Below are other pages where you can view train departure information if you need additional information sources or if the table does not display correctly.
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Ticket Machine Inside Station
Tickets can be purchased from the ticket machine inside the railway station. Don’t forget that you can also use the VR Matkalla mobile app, which is the ideal portal for purchasing tickets for train access, and each ticket is a separate service. See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
The app is available on the App Store for iOS and the Play Store for Android. Here are the tickets you can purchase:
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Series tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Escort ticket (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
Open Waiting Room
If you stay inside the station, you can use the open waiting room: it is a pleasant and comfortable place for passengers. Opening hours:
- Monday-Saturday: 10:40-19:40
- Sunday: 8:40-19:40
Auto-Train Service Available
Fortunately, Kolari station is one of the few centers that offers an auto-loading service on the train. This is ideal for those travelers who want to take their car with them to save money and do not want to rent a car, for moving purposes, or simply because they do not want to leave it behind.
If you want to load your car on the train and take it with you on your journey, certain things must be considered, which we will discuss below:
- Arrive early at the loading station, as the process can take a long time
- If VR is going to load your car, you should arrive at least 30 minutes before the loading time starts
- Your vehicle’s keys must be left in the key box in the station lobby no later than 30 minutes before the start of the loading time indicated on the ticket. Alternatively, you can place them in the key box that is inside the white cabinet, right on the house wall
- Print the ticket and attach it to the keys. In addition to the information you have provided, you can write information on the paper from the ticket. For example: name, mobile phone number to contact, departure date, train, station from which you depart, car make, model, registration number, etc.
- Keys are returned to owners immediately upon arrival at the destination
If you really want to leave your car in Kolari only in a safe and secure place, you can use some parking facilities located near the railway station. You can find more information in this section.
Kolari Parking
Assistance Service Available
The station and its operators must also ensure that it is a space suitable for all users, with high platforms and barrier-free access to low-floor trains. The station has high platforms and barrier-free access to low-floor trains, and escort assistance service is available at the station. If you need this service, it’s good to know that it is located in front of the main entrance door of the station building. Here are a few things to consider:
- The escort can approach the point
- The point has a roof
- Book at least 36 hours before your departure
- Call the Accessible Travel Service number: 0800 188 822
- The service is free of charge
- Operating hours: Monday-Friday 5:00-22:00, Saturday-Sunday 7:00-22:00
Address
Asematie 7
95900 Kolari
Finland
Phone
VR Customer Service: 0100 3232
(€0.06/min, call charge applies)
International: +358 923 192 902
Accessible Travel: 0800 188 822 (Free)