There are 4 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 Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumparebus 3012
- Take the bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulanka Pbus 12
5h 10m€32–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemijärvitrain Pyo 265
- Take the bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Kotila Ebus 5
6h 52m€107–143Drive 277.2 km
- Drive from Oulu to Oulankacar 277.2 km
3h 39m€59–85Bus via Kuusamo
- Take the bus from Linnankatu 9 to Citymarket Ibus 8
- Take the bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulanka Pbus 12
6h 16m€45–57
Oulu to Oulanka by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Oulanka is to bus which costs €30 - €45 and takes 5h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Oulu to Oulanka is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Oulu station to Oulanka. However, there are services departing from Oulu, Bus Station and arriving at Oulanka P via Ruka Kumpare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Oulu and Oulanka is 287 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 5h 10m and costs €30 - €45.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Oulu to Oulanka, including transfers.
Oulu to Oulanka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oulu, Bus Station.
Oulu to Oulanka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Ruka Kumpare 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 Oulu, Bus Station to Oulanka P via Ruka Kumpare in around 5h 10m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemijärvi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Oulu, Bus Station to Ruka Kumpare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulanka P
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
Bus from Ruka Kumpare to Oulanka P
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €10–12
- Website
- Rukan Taksi Ja Huoltopalvelu Oy Saapunki
- Phone
- +358 08 868 1700
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rukahuolto
Bus from Kemijärvi rautatieasema to Kotila E
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Schedules at
- Rukahuolto
- Phone
- +358 201 303304
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Citymarket I
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–35
- Schedules at
- Pohjolan Matka
- Website
- Pohjolan Matka
- Phone
- +358 (0) 40 722 2022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ruka Charter Oy
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Citymarket I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- Ruka Charter Oy
- Phone
- +358 40 652 1082
- [email protected]
- Website
- Saaga Travel Oy
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Citymarket I
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- Saaga Travel Oy
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