There are 7 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
1h 51m€73–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu, Bus Stationbus 1207 / ...
7h 35m€30–80Train
- Take the train from Pasila to Oulutrain Ic 25 / ...
6h 33m€77–144Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Oulu596.6 km
6h 52mDrive 596.6 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulucar 596.6 km
6h 52m€109–157Train via Helsinki
- Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain Ic 27 / ...
7h 21m€83–145Bus via Zeppelin E
- Take the bus from 15 to Zeppelinin ramppi Pbus Ob4
8h 36m€35–46
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu is to bus via Zeppelin E which costs €30 - €50 and takes 8h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs €70 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport and arriving at Oulu, Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Oulu via Pasila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 33m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Oulu is 529 km. The road distance is 596.6 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu without a car is to train which takes 6h 33m and costs €75 - €150.
It takes approximately 1h 51m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Pasila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu is to fly which takes 1h 51m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 6h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 7h 35m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Oulu, Finland?
Finnair flies from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Pasila to Oulu hourly. Tickets cost €75–140 and the journey takes 5h 22m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pasila to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €75–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 52m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Oulu, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 15 to Zeppelinin ramppi P
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oulu, Bus Station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu is 597 km. It takes approximately 6h 52m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu.
Book your Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 318+ hotels available in Oulu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Oulu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.