Fly to Finland & take the Santa Claus Express to Lapland 🚂 🎅🏼

Pirates, did you know you can take an overnight train from Helsinki to Lapland, Finland, where Santa's home is? The train route is referred to as the Santa Claus Express and is a double-decker train that offers sleeper cabins for overnight stays with private bathrooms.

Flights are usually a bit cheaper to Helsinki, rather than Rovaniemi, especially in peak winter dates. Meaning you can save on flights So you'll save on flights, experience two destinations, enjoy a unique and magical experience on this 11-hour overnight train, and cut the cost of accommodation for the night of your overnight train!

It's much cheaper to take this trip in January, when the overnight sleeper cabins are around £69 for two people. That's £34.50 per person!

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We found sleeper cabin tickets for around 69 euros (34.50 euros per person) for an overnight train ride.

Example Date: 6 January, 2026

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You can book a return train for around the same price or fly back to Helsinki. Alternatively, you could fly back from Rovenimi.

Additional Information

We might be pirates, but we’re an honest bunch. We check all our deals when we review them to make sure everything is available. However, with deals this hot, things change quickly—flight prices fluctuate, hotel rooms sell out, currencies yo-yo. And just so you know, local taxes might still apply – even treasure has its fine print. But mainly, demand for the best deals means the lowest prices don’t last long. If you’ve missed out this time, don’t worry, we’re working on more great offers.

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