There are 4 ways to get from Pajala to Oulu by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kolari to Oulutrain Pyo 276
4h 53m€41–68Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Pajala busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrumbus 54 / ...
- Take the bus from C to Merikoskenkatu E1bus Nt29
5h 47m€37–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pajala busstation to Haparanda stationbus 54
- Take the train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulutrain Ic 408 / ...
5h 21m€40–53Drive 307.9 km
- Drive from Pajala to Oulucar 307.9 km
3h 53m€57–83
Pajala to Oulu by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pajala to Oulu is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Pajala to Oulu is to drive which takes 3h 53m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Pajala station to Oulu. However, there are services departing from Pajala busstation and arriving at Merikoskenkatu E1 via C. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Pajala to Oulu. However, there are services departing from Kolari and arriving at Oulu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Pajala and Oulu is 333 km. The road distance is 307.9 km.
The best way to get from Pajala to Oulu without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 21m and costs €40 - €55.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Pajala to Oulu, including transfers.
Pajala to Oulu bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Norrbotten, depart from Pajala busstation.
Pajala to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kolari station.
The best way to get from Pajala to Oulu is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €40 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €50 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Pajala, Sweden and Oulu, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Kolari to Oulu once a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 4h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pajala busstation to Merikoskenkatu E1 via C in around 5h 47m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kolari to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Haaparanta pohjoinen to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- 0771-100 110
- [email protected]
- Website
- lanstrafikennorrbotten.se
Bus from Pajala busstation to Haparanda station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €25–29
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- €25–29
Bus from Pajala busstation to Haparanda Tornio resecentrum
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–29
- Book at
- resrobot.se
- Online fare
- €25–29
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More Questions & Answers
Pajala to Oulu bus services, operated by Länstrafiken Norrbotten, arrive at Haparanda Tornio resecentrum station.
Oulu is 1h ahead of Pajala. It is currently 11:34 AM in Pajala and 12:34 PM in Oulu.
Pajala to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Pajala to Oulu is 308 km. It takes approximately 3h 53m to drive from Pajala to Oulu.
There are 310+ hotels available in Oulu.





