There are 3 ways to get from Oulu to Oulanka by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Linnankatu 9 to Kelantiebus 8
- Take the bus from RukaValley to Oulanka Pbus 12
6h 23m€46–58Train, bus
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemijärvitrain Pyo 265
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Kotila Ebus 5
6h 52m€106–142Drive 277.2 km
- Drive from Oulu to Oulankacar 277.2 km
3h 39m€53–76
Oulu to Oulanka by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Oulanka is to bus which costs €45 - €60 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Oulu to Oulanka is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Oulu to Oulanka. However, there are services departing from Linnankatu 9 and arriving at Oulanka P via Kelantie and RukaValley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Oulu and Oulanka is 295 km. The road distance is 277.2 km.
The best way to get from Oulu to Oulanka without a car is to bus which takes 6h 23m and costs €45 - €60.
It takes approximately 6h 23m to get from Oulu to Oulanka, including transfers.
Oulu to Oulanka bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from Linnankatu 9 station.
Oulu to Oulanka bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Kelantie station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oulu to Oulanka is 277 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Oulu to Oulanka.
There are 11+ hotels available in Oulanka.
What companies run services between Oulu, Finland and Oulanka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Linnankatu 9 to Oulanka P via Kelantie and RukaValley in around 6h 23m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 (0) 40 722 2022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ruka Charter Oy
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ruka Charter Oy
- Phone
- +358 40 652 1082
- [email protected]
- Website
- Saaga Travel Oy
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Kelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Saaga Travel Oy
Bus from RukaValley to Oulanka P
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–13
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rukahuolto Oy
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Kotila E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto Oy
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