There are 5 ways to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain Ic 24 / ...
2h 26m€52–77Drive 229.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulucar 229.4 km
2h 57m€42–61Bus
- Take the bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Oulu linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
3h 25mAirport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Rovaniemi-RVN to Oulu229.4 km
2h 57mBus, train
- Take the bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasemabus 3003 / ...
- Take the train from Kemi to Oulutrain Ic 408 / ...
3h 53m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €50 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Rovaniemen lentoasema and arriving at Oulu linja-autoasema. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Oulu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
The distance between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Oulu is 219 km. The road distance is 229.4 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu without a car is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €50 - €80.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu, including transfers.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Rovaniemen lentoasema station.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu is to train which takes 2h 26m and costs €50 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 3h 25m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN), Finland and Oulu, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Rovaniemi to Oulu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 2h 18m. Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry also services this route once a week. Alternatively, Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom operates a bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Oulu linja-autoasema 3 times a day, and the journey takes 3h 25m. Kutilan Liikenne Oy also services this route 6 times a week.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 40 5189
- Website
- rmhl.fi
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
Train from Kemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
- Website
- traficom.fi
Bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Oulu linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
Bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Kemi, linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
- Website
- kutilan.fi
Bus from Rovaniemen lentoasema to Oulu linja-autoasema
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Schedules at
- kutilan.fi
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Rovaniemi-RVN to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Oulu linja-autoasema station.
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) to Oulu.
There are 330+ hotels available in Oulu.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) and Oulu. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.