The average bus between Tampere and Oulu takes 7h 27m and the fastest bus takes 6h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Tampere to Oulu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 5 times a day between Tampere and Oulu. The earliest departure is at 8:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Tampere is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Oulu at 7:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 25m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Tampere to Oulu? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Oulu. However, there are services departing from 2 station and arriving at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
Tampere to Oulu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 2 station.
Tampere to Oulu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
The distance between Tampere and Oulu is 399.6 km. The road distance is 487 km.
You can take a bus from 2 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 2 in around 7h 15m.