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

The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Sotkamo is to bus which costs €27 - €40 and takes 3h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oulu to Sotkamo is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs €35 - €55.

Is there a direct bus between Oulu and Sotkamo?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 12 and arriving at Sotkamo linja-autoasema. Services depart twice daily, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 45m.

How far is it from Oulu to Sotkamo?

The distance between Oulu and Sotkamo is 222 km. The road distance is 195.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Oulu to Sotkamo without a car is to bus which takes 3h 45m and costs €27 - €40.

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

The bus from 12 to Sotkamo linja-autoasema takes 3h 45m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Oulu to Sotkamo bus from?

Oulu to Sotkamo bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, depart from 12 station.

Where does the Oulu to Sotkamo bus arrive?

Oulu to Sotkamo bus services, operated by Pohjolan Matka, arrive at Sotkamo linja-autoasema station.

Can I drive from Oulu to Sotkamo?

Yes, the driving distance between Oulu to Sotkamo is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Oulu to Sotkamo.

Where can I stay near Sotkamo?

There are 217+ hotels available in Sotkamo.

Oulu to Sotkamo - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Oulu to Sotkamo by bus, train, or car

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1. Take the bus from 12 to Sotkamo linja-autoasemabus Oulu - Kajaani - Joensuu
3h 45m
€27–40
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oulu to Kajaanitrain Ic 70 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kajaani matkakeskus L5 to Sotkamo linja-autoasemabus Kajaani - Sotkamo - Kuhmo / ...
3h 54m
€32–51
Drive 195.6 km
1. Drive from Oulu to Sotkamocar 195.6 km
2h 41m
€36–52

Oulu to Sotkamo by bus

12Weekly Buses

3h 45mAverage Duration

€27Cheapest Price

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Distance: 222.5 km
Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Oulu, Finland and Sotkamo, Finland?

Pohjolan Matka operates a bus from 12 to Sotkamo linja-autoasema twice daily. Tickets cost €27–40 and the journey takes 3h 45m.

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