Friend, we are waiting for you!
Arrive to the Syöte and throw out your everyday chores. Let the magic of forests take over your mind and let the beautiful nature gives you strength. In Syöte, you are here and you are in no hurry for anything.
With us you will enjoy the peace and nature of nature in all seasons. The southernmost fell area in Finland is surprisingly close. On this page you will find information on how to get to the Syöte and navigate in the Syöte region.
Plan your trip to Syöte
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By plane
Syöte is accessible via airports of Oulu, Rovaniemi Kuusamo and Kajaani. The flight from Helsinki to Oulu takes about an hour and the transfer from the airport to Syöte takes 1.5–2 hours. The travel time from Rovaniemi to Syöte is about 2 hours and from Kuusamo about 1.5 hours.
Schedules and timetables: www.finnair.com & www.norwegian.com.
Public transport
The nearest train station is in Oulu, from where you can continue your journey by bus, rental car, charter bus (for groups) or taxi.
The bus between Oulu and Kuusamo stops in Pudasjärvi at the junction of Syöte and at the Poijula stop. Further transport can be arranged in advance with local entrepreneurs.
By car
The easiest way from south to Syöte by car is to drive via Oulu. Syöte is about 145 kilometres from Oulu. Take the Highway 20 to Pudasjärvi, and then continue towards Kuusamo. Signposts will guide you flexibly to your destination.
By bus
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SHUTTLE BUS OULU AIRPORT – SYÖTE – RUKA
Using shuttle bus service, you get to travel directly from Oulu Airport to Ruka.
Oulu Airport Shuttle Bus is available on Tuesdays during 2.7.-27.8.2024 and on Saturdays during 1.6.-28.9.2024. This connection is especially suitable for Lufthansa flights from Munich to Oulu.
Please notice that this is demand based shuttle bus and needs to be booked 2 days (48 hours) prior the departure time of the shuttle bus in order to make service happen. You can book your tickets from www.matkahuolto.fi.
Prices:
50 €/person/one way Ruka/Holiday Club Kuusamon Tropiikki – Oulu Airport
40 €/person/one way Taivalkoski/Pudasjärvi/Syöte – Oulu AirportPlease note: This connection does not operate via Oulu city centre or Kuusamo city centre.
More information and last-minute booking enquiries: Ruka Info, info@rukakuusamo.fi or +358 40 689 6802.
OULU AIRPORT – RUKA ON TUESDAYS DURING 2.7.-27.8.2024 AND ON SATURDAYS DURING 1.6.-28.9.2025
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Skibus to Syöte on Saturdays
Schedule and route
Saaga Travel Skibus from Oulu to Syöte operates during the skiing season. You can reach Ski resort Iso-Syöte, Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte and Syöte National Park Visitor Centre by the Skibus.
- Liminka, Neste at 7.30
- Kempele, Shell Zeppelin at 7.40
- Oulu bus station, charter bus platform at 8.00
- Merikoskenkatu (express stop
- Hintta intersection, bus stop
- Jääli grill kiosk, bus stop
- Kiiminki (highway 20 bus stop) at appr. 8.20
- Pudasjärvi (highway 20 bus stop) at appr. 9.15
- Ski Resort Iso-Syöte at appr. 10.00
- Ski Resort Pikku-Syöte if needed
- Syöte Visitor Centre if needed
- Return to Oulu
- By prior arrangement: Syöte Visitor Centre lower parking place* at 16.15
- By prior arrangement: Pikku-Syöte (rental shop)* at 16.30
- Ski Resort Iso-Syöte at 17.00
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Nevakivi – Timetable (Monday – Friday)
Tickets: matkahuolto.fi
FROM KUUSAMO TO PUDASJÄRVI AND SYÖTE
SCHEDULE 10.8.2022 – 2.6.2023 (Monday to Friday)
KUUSAMO – TAIVALKOSKI – PUDASJÄRVI – OULU
Monday – Friday
7:30 Kuusamo, Ervasti square
7:32 Kuusamo, Bus Station
8:20 Taivalkoski
9:15 Pudasjärvi
10:00 Kiiminki
10:30 Oulu
OULU – PUDASJÄRVI – TAIVALKOSKI – KUUSAMO
Monday – Friday
13:00 Oulu
about 13:20 Kiiminki
14:15 Pudasjärvi
15:10 Taivalkoski
16:10 Kuusamo
SYÖTE – PUDASJÄRVI – SYÖTE
SYÖTE – PUDASJÄRVI
Monday – Friday
7:45 Syötekylä
I Luontokeskus
7:55 Romekievari
I Hotelli Isosyöte
8:15 Iinattijärvi
8:20 Poijula
9:00 Pudasjärvi
PUDASJÄRVI – SYÖTE
Monday – Friday
15:00 Pudasjärvi
15:25 Poijula
15:30 Iinattijärvi
T Hotelli Isosyöte
15:50 Romekievari (near Kide hotel)
T Luontokeskus
16:00 Syötekylä
T Hotelli Pikku-Syöte
Syöte area bus 2023-2024
11.-23.12.2023, 8.1.-17.2.2024, 11.3.-28.3.2024 Mon-Sat *
6.12 ja 9.12.2023, 24.12.2023-7.1.2024, 19.2.-9.3.2024, 29.3.-1.4.2024 /daily
Price for one journey 2 €/person. Cash only.
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Line 1
9:30 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
9:40 Hotelli Iso-Syöte
9:50 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
9:55 Pärjänkievari/NP Visitor Centre
10:05 Hotel Pikku-Syöte
10:10 Pikku-Syöte base
10:15 Pärjänkievari/NP Visitor Centre
10:20 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
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Line 2
Line 2
12:30 Pärjänkievari/NP Visitor Centr
12:35 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hote
12:45 Hotel Iso-Syöte
12:55 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
13:00 Pärjänkievari/NP Visitor Centre
13:05 Pikku-Syöte
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Line 3
14:25 Pikku-Syöte base
14:30 Hotel Pikku-Syöte
14:40 Pärjänkievari/NP Visitor Centre
14:45 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
14:50 Hotel Iso-Syöte
14:55Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
15:00 Pikku-Syöte base
15:05 HotelPikku-Syöte
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Line 4
17:00 Iso-Syöte base, Tunturi Market, KIDE Hotel
17:05 Hotel Iso-Syöte
17:15 Pikku-Syöte base
17:20 Hotel Pikku-Syöte
Companies who makes possible the area bus:
Hotelli Iso-Syöte | Romekievari | Tunturi Market, Tunturi Pub | Prodine Oy, Bistoria | STP Liikenne | Syötteen Keskusvaraamo | Hiihtokeskus Iso-Syöte | Syöte Rent & Safaris | Pytkyranch
Car rental service
You can catch a flight or a train to Oulu and continue from Oulu to Syöte by rental car. It takes only about two hours to reach the Syöte fell area.
For more information and bookings, please contact Syöte Booking Centre, tel. +358 8 823 400 or keskusvaraamo@syote.fi
Taxi services
From Syöte taxi service and local operators you can order transfers from/to the airports (Oulu, Kuusamo, Rovaniemi) as well as agreed.
For more information and bookings, please contact Syöte Booking Centre, tel. +358 8 823 400 or keskusvaraamo@syote.fi