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Trip Overview

The average train between Oulu and Helsinki takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Oulu to Helsinki. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 25m
Duration
671 km
Distance
€110
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Oulu to Helsinki train times

Trains run hourly between Oulu and Helsinki. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Oulu is at 11:53 PM which arrives into Helsinki at 9:15 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 9h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 18m • Direct
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    train train 6h 14m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 9h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 18m • Direct
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    train train 6h 14m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 9h 37m • Direct
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    train train 6h 18m • Direct
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    train train 6h 14m • Direct
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    train train 8h 37m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 9h 37m • Direct
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    train train 6h 18m • Direct
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    train train 6h 14m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 9h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 18m • Direct
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    train train 6h 14m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 9h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 18m • Direct
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    train train 6h 14m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 9h 37m • Direct
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    train train 5h 40m • Direct
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    train train 6h 18m • Direct
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    train train 6h 14m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Oulu to Helsinki? 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.

Map of how to get from Oulu to Helsinki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 671 km
  • Duration: 7h 25m

What companies run services between Oulu, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Oulu to Helsinki hourly. Tickets cost €90–150 and the journey takes 5h 49m.

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