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

The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Kivijärvi is to train and drive which costs €40 - €70 and takes 4h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oulu to Kivijärvi is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Oulu and Kivijärvi?

No, there is no direct bus from Oulu to Kivijärvi. However, there are services departing from 12 and arriving at Hauta-aho L via Viitasaaren linja-autoasema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 3m.

How far is it from Oulu to Kivijärvi?

The distance between Oulu and Kivijärvi is 256 km. The road distance is 255.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Oulu to Kivijärvi without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 3h 25m and costs €95 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Oulu to Kivijärvi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oulu to Kivijärvi bus from?

Oulu to Kivijärvi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 12 station.

Where does the Oulu to Kivijärvi bus arrive?

Oulu to Kivijärvi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Viitasaari station.

Can I drive from Oulu to Kivijärvi?

Yes, the driving distance between Oulu to Kivijärvi is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Oulu to Kivijärvi.

Where can I stay near Kivijärvi?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kivijärvi.

Oulu to Kivijärvi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Oulu to Kivijärvi by bus, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from 12 to Pihtipudas vt 4 Ebus Ob4 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Pihtipudas vt 4 E to Kivijärvitaxi
3h 25m
€98–127
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Oulu to Ylivieskatrain
2. Take the train from Ylivieska to Pyhäsalmitrain
3. Drive from Pyhäsalmi to Kivijärvicar
4h 25m
€41–68
Drive 255.5 km
1. Drive from Oulu to Kivijärvicar 255.5 km
3h 20m
€47–67
Bus
1. Take the bus from 12 to Viitasaaribus Ob4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Viitasaaren linja-autoasema to Hauta-aho Lbus Viitasaari - Keitelepohja - Kinnula
5h 3m

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Distance: 256 km
Duration: 3h 25m

What companies run services between Oulu, Finland and Kivijärvi, Keski-Suomi, Finland?

You can take a bus from 12 to Kivijärvi via Viitasaaren linja-autoasema and Hauta-aho L in around 5h 3m.

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