There are 4 ways to get from Nivala to Oulu by train, bus, or car
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Train via Ylivieska
best- Take the train from Nivala to Ylivieskatrain H 491 / ...
- Take the train from Ylivieska to Oulutrain Ic 25 / ...
2h 14m€17–30Bus
- Take the bus from Pidisjärventie E to Saaristonkatu 2 Ebus Haapajärvi - Pulkkila - Oulu / ...
2h 46m€26–28Drive 149.5 km
- Drive from Nivala to Oulucar 149.5 km
1h 56m€28–40Train
- Take the train from Nivala to Oulutrain Mus 1971
2h 46m
Nivala to Oulu by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nivala to Oulu is to train via Ylivieska which costs €17 - €35 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Nivala to Oulu is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €27 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pidisjärventie E and arriving at Saaristonkatu 2 E. Services depart six times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nivala and arriving at Oulu. Services depart once a week, and operate Saturday. The journey takes approximately 2h 46m.
The distance between Nivala and Oulu is 146 km. The road distance is 149.5 km.
The best way to get from Nivala to Oulu without a car is to train via Ylivieska which takes 2h 14m and costs €17 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Nivala to Oulu, including transfers.
Nivala to Oulu bus services, operated by Paakinahon Liikenne Oy, depart from Pidisjärventie E station.
Nivala to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Nivala station.
The best way to get from Nivala to Oulu is to train via Ylivieska which takes 2h 14m and costs €17 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €28 and takes 2h 46m.
What companies run services between Nivala, Finland and Oulu, Finland?
You can take a train from Nivala to Oulu via Ylivieska in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, Paakinahon Liikenne Oy operates a bus from Pidisjärventie E to Saaristonkatu 2 E 6 times a week. Tickets cost €26–28 and the journey takes 2h 46m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Nivala to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €3–6
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Ylivieska to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 40 5189
- Website
- rmhl.fi
Train from Nivala to Ylivieska
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
Train from Ylivieska to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
Train from Nivala to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
- Phone
- +358 8 440676
- [email protected]
- Website
- paakinaho.fi
Bus from Pidisjärventie E to Saaristonkatu 2 E
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–28
- Schedules at
- paakinaho.fi
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More Questions & Answers
Nivala to Oulu bus services, operated by Paakinahon Liikenne Oy, arrive at Saaristonkatu 2 E station.
Nivala to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Ylivieska station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nivala to Oulu is 150 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Nivala to Oulu.
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