What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Oulu?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Oulu is to fly which costs €140 - €400 and takes 8h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Oulu?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Oulu is to train and fly which takes 8h 10m and costs €180 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Oulu?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Oulu station. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Oulu, Bus Station via Leverkusen and Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

How far is it from Cologne to Oulu?

The distance between Cologne and Oulu is 1919 km. The road distance is 2607.2 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Oulu without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Oulu without a car is to train and bus via Stockholm which takes 34h 48m and costs €330 - €700.

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Oulu?

It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Cologne to Oulu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Oulu bus from?

Cologne to Oulu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Bus or fly from Cologne to Oulu?

The best way to get from Cologne to Oulu is to fly which takes 8h 20m and costs €140 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €250 - €420 and takes 2 days 1h.

Where does the Cologne to Oulu bus arrive?

Cologne to Oulu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Oulu?

Oulu is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 4:17 AM in Cologne and 5:17 AM in Oulu.

Can I drive from Cologne to Oulu?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Oulu is 2607 km. It takes approximately 27h 37m to drive from Cologne to Oulu.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cologne to Oulu?

Book your Cologne to Oulu bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Oulu?

There are 332+ hotels available in Oulu.

Cologne to Oulu - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Cologne to Oulu by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Oulu Airport
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1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane DUS - OUL
8h 20m
€142–397
Train, bus via Stockholm
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Stockholm Centraltrain Ic / ...
3. Take the bus from Stockholm, Cityterminalen to Torniobus
4. Take the train from Tornio to Oulutrain
34h 48m
€335–701
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain 42 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Jyvaskyla, Transport Centerbus
3. Take the train from Jyväskylä to Oulutrain
2d 1h
Drive 2,607.2 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Oulucar 2,607.2 km
27h 37m
€477–689
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Oulu Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane FRA - OUL
8h 10m
€185–540
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Kemi-Tornio Airport, drive
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM)plane DUS - KEM
2. Drive from Kemi-Airport-KEM to Oulucar
9h 2m
€178–392
Train, train to Brussels Airport, fly to Oulu Airport
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Brussels Airport-Zaventemtrain
3. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane BRU - OUL
10h 7m
€189–713
Bus
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus N1320 / ...
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Oulu, Bus Stationbus N1207
2d 1h
€250–413
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Frankfurtcar
2. Take the car train from Frankfurt to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Oulucar
31h 58m
€522–759

Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Oulu Airport (OUL) flights

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5h 10mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,918.6 km
Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Oulu, Finland?

Finnair flies from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Oulu Airport (OUL) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Oulu, Bus Station via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 2d 1h.

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