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

The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Tampere is to bus which costs €29 - €65 and takes 7h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Oulu to Tampere is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Oulu and Tampere?

No, there is no direct bus from Oulu to Tampere. However, there are services departing from 12 and arriving at 2 via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Oulu and Tampere?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oulu and arriving at Tampere. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 1m.

How far is it from Oulu to Tampere?

The distance between Oulu and Tampere is 487 km. The road distance is 486 km.

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

The best way to get from Oulu to Tampere without a car is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €100.

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

The train from Oulu to Tampere takes 4h 1m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Oulu to Tampere bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Oulu to Tampere train from?

Oulu to Tampere train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Oulu station.

Train, bus or fly from Oulu to Tampere?

The best way to get from Oulu to Tampere is to train which takes 4h 1m and costs €60 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €65 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €150 - €650 and takes 10h 10m.

Where does the Oulu to Tampere bus arrive?

Oulu to Tampere bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3 station.

Where does the Oulu to Tampere train arrive?

Oulu to Tampere train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tampere station.

Can I drive from Oulu to Tampere?

Yes, the driving distance between Oulu to Tampere is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Oulu to Tampere.

How do I get a train ticket from Oulu to Tampere?

Book your Oulu to Tampere train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Tampere?

There are 491+ hotels available in Tampere.

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Oulu to Tamperetrain Ic 24 / ...
4h 1m
€60–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 12 to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 3bus Ob4 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1 to 2bus Ob9 / ...
7h 15m
€29–64
Drive 486 km
1. Drive from Oulu to Tamperecar 486 km
5h 52m
€89–129
Fly to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport
1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Tampere–Pirkkala Airport (TMP)plane OUL - TMP
10h 10m
€159–609
Fly to Helsinki Airport, train
1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OUL - HEL
2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Tamperetrain
5h 53m
€91–232

Oulu to Tampere by train

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Distance: 487.2 km
Duration: 4h 1m

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

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Oulu to Tampere every 2 hours. Tickets cost €60–100 and the journey takes 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 12 to 2 via Jyväskylä Matkakeskus 1 in around 7h 15m.

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