There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Oulutrain Ic 25 / ...
5h 28m€80–140Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4 / ...
8h 22m€30–85Drive 606.1 km
- Drive from Helsinki Central Station to Oulucar 606.1 km
6h 58m€110–159Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
3h 18m€72–200
Helsinki Central Station to Oulu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu is to bus which costs €30 - €85 and takes 8h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu is to fly which takes 3h 18m and costs €70 - €200.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 29 and arriving at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Oulu. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.
The distance between Helsinki Central Station and Oulu is 671 km. The road distance is 606.1 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €140.
The train from Helsinki to Oulu takes 5h 28m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Helsinki Central Station to Oulu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 29 station.
Helsinki Central Station to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 8h 22m, you could also fly, which costs €70 - €200 and takes 3h 18m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Central Station, Finland and Oulu, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Oulu every 3 hours. Tickets cost €80–140 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri every 4 hours. Tickets cost €30–45 and the journey takes 8h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.
- 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 Helsinki to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from 29 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Central Station to Oulu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri station.
Helsinki Central Station to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Central Station to Oulu is 606 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Helsinki Central Station to Oulu.
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