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

The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Helsinki is to bus via Paavalinkirkko which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oulu to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs €75 - €200.

Is there a direct bus between Oulu and Helsinki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Oulu, Bus Station station and arriving at Helsinki, Bus Station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Oulu and Helsinki?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oulu and arriving at Helsinki. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 49m.

How far is it from Oulu to Helsinki?

The distance between Oulu and Helsinki is 554 km. The road distance is 606.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Oulu to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 5h 49m and costs €90 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Oulu to Helsinki, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oulu to Helsinki bus from?

Oulu to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oulu, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Oulu to Helsinki train from?

Oulu to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Oulu station.

Train, bus or fly from Oulu to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Oulu to Helsinki is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs €75 - €200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 5h 49m, you could also bus, which costs €29 - €80 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Oulu to Helsinki bus arrive?

Oulu to Helsinki bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Helsinki, Bus Station.

Where does the Oulu to Helsinki train arrive?

Oulu to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.

Can I drive from Oulu to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Oulu to Helsinki is 606 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Oulu to Helsinki.

How do I get a train ticket from Oulu to Helsinki?

Book your Oulu to Helsinki train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Oulu to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

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Oulu to Helsinki - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Oulu to Helsinki by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OUL - HEL
3h 3m
€77–192
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus 3005 / ...
7h 50m
€29–80
Train
1. Take the train from Oulu to Helsinkitrain Ic 24 / ...
5h 49m
€90–140
Drive 606.4 km
1. Drive from Oulu to Helsinkicar 606.4 km
7h
€128–185
Bus via Paavalinkirkko
1. Take the bus from 12 to Paavalinkirkkobus Ob4 / ...
8h 10m
€34–44

Oulu to Helsinki by train

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Distance: 554.1 km
Duration: 3h 3m

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

Finnair flies from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL) every 3 hours. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Oulu to Helsinki hourly. Tickets cost €90–140 and the journey takes 5h 49m.

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