There are 7 ways to get from Oulu to Imatra by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Oulu to Tikkurilatrain Ic 24 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Imatratrain Ic 5 / ...
9h 35m€123–193Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 12 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvatbus Ob5
- Take the bus from Tulo to Oikokatu Ibus Jyväskylä - Mikkeli - Lappeenranta
11h 9m€51–66Bus via Jyväskylä
- Take the bus from 12 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Oleksibus Jyväskylä - Mikkeli - Lappeenranta
10h 25m€63–103Drive 527.2 km
- Drive from Oulu to Imatracar 527.2 km
6h 45m€100–144Fly to Helsinki Airport, train
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OUL - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Imatratrain
6h 47m€112–258Train via Kouvola
- Take the train from Oulu to Kouvolatrain Ic 68 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Imatratrain Ic 3 / ...
9h 56m€98–154Fly to Joensuu Airport, train
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane OUL - JOE
- Take the train from Joensuu to Imatratrain
10h 35m€199–523
Oulu to Imatra by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Imatra is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 11h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Oulu to Imatra is to drive which takes 6h 45m and costs €95 - €150.
No, there is no direct bus from Oulu to Imatra. However, there are services departing from 12 and arriving at Saareksiinmäki I via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Oleksi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Oulu to Imatra. However, there are services departing from Oulu and arriving at Imatra via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 35m.
The distance between Oulu and Imatra is 927 km. The road distance is 527.2 km.
The best way to get from Oulu to Imatra without a car is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs €120 - €200.
It takes approximately 9h 35m to get from Oulu to Imatra, including transfers.
Oulu to Imatra bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 12 station.
Oulu to Imatra train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Oulu station.
The best way to get from Oulu to Imatra is to train which takes 9h 35m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus via Jyväskylä, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 25m.
What companies run services between Oulu, Finland and Imatra, Finland?
You can take a train from Oulu to Koulukatu 54 via Tikkurila, Imatra, and Keskusasema E in around 9h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 12 to Saareksiinmäki I via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 and Oleksi in around 10h 25m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–190
Flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Airport via Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–190
Flights from Oulu Airport to Joensuu Airport via Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 33m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–460
Flights from Oulu Airport to Joensuu Airport via Tampere, Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €160–470
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Imatra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–27
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 12 to Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from 12 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from 12 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- 0400 243 910
- [email protected]
- Website
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Oleksi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Schedules at
- Liikenne O. Eteläpää Oy
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 4 to Oleksi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €35–50
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Tulo to Oikokatu I
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–24
- Website
- Savonlinja
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Booking & Getting There
Oulu to Imatra bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 station.
Oulu to Imatra train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tikkurila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oulu to Imatra is 527 km. It takes approximately 6h 45m to drive from Oulu to Imatra.
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