There are 6 ways to get from Oulu to Pajala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Oulu to Kolaritrain Pyo 269 / ...
5hkr 472–746Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Linnankatu 9 to Pääovibus Nt29
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Pajala Skola Rianbus 54
5h 51mkr 415–504Drive 308.3 km
- Drive from Oulu to Pajalacar 308.3 km
3h 52mkr 652–942Bus via Tornio
- Take the bus from Linnankatu 9 to Lappia Pbus Oulu - Kemi - Kolari
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Pajala busstationbus 54
6h 1mkr 565–645Train, bus
- Take the train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinentrain Ic 407 / ...
- Take the bus from Haparanda station to Pajala busstationbus 54
6h 18mkr 454–595Train, bus via Kemi
- Take the train from Oulu to Kemitrain Ic 27 / ...
- Take the bus from Haparanda Tornio resecentrum to Pajala Skola Rianbus 54
6h 30mkr 508–643
Oulu to Pajala by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Pajala is to bus which costs 410 kr - 550 kr and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Oulu to Pajala is to drive which takes 3h 52m and costs 650 kr - 950 kr.
No, there is no direct bus from Oulu to Pajala. However, there are services departing from Linnankatu 9 and arriving at Pajala Skola Rian via Haparanda Tornio resecentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Oulu to Pajala. However, there are services departing from Oulu and arriving at Kolari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
The distance between Oulu and Pajala is 333 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.
The best way to get from Oulu to Pajala without a car is to bus which takes 5h 51m and costs 410 kr - 550 kr.
It takes approximately 5h to get from Oulu to Pajala, including transfers.
Oulu to Pajala bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Linnankatu 9 station.
Oulu to Pajala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Oulu station.
The best way to get from Oulu to Pajala is to train which takes 5h and costs 470 kr - 750 kr. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 410 kr - 550 kr and takes 5h 51m.
What companies run services between Oulu, Finland and Pajala, Sweden?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Oulu to Kolari once daily. Tickets cost kr 400–650 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linnankatu 9 to Pajala Skola Rian via Haparanda Tornio resecentrum in around 5h 51m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kolari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- kr 400–650
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Haaparanta pohjoinen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- kr 170–280
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kemi
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- kr 130–220
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Linnankatu 9 to Pääovi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- kr 130–190
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Oulu to Pajala bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Pääovi station.
Pajala is 1h behind Oulu. It is currently 3:13 AM in Oulu and 2:13 AM in Pajala.
Oulu to Pajala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kolari station.
Yes, the driving distance between Oulu to Pajala is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 52m to drive from Oulu to Pajala.
There are 19+ hotels available in Pajala.