There are 6 ways to get from Tampere to Paltamo by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tampere to Oulutrain Ic 25 / ...
- Take the train from Oulu to Paltamotrain Ic 66 / ...
6h 19m€79–129Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 2 to Tulobus Ob9 / ...
- Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulobus Kuopio - Iisalmi - Kajaani
8h 55m€54–68Drive 498.1 km
- Drive from Tampere to Paltamocar 498.1 km
6h 11m€91–132Train, fly to Kajaani, taxi
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane HEL - KAJ
- Take the taxi from Kajaani-Airport-KAJ to Paltamotaxi
5h 27m€197–301Train via Suonenjoki
- Take the train from Tampere to Suonenjokitrain Ic 147 / ...
- Take the train from Suonenjoki to Paltamotrain Ic 63 / ...
7h 7m€63–109Train, fly to Oulu Airport
- Take the train from Tampere to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
- Take the train from Oulu to Paltamotrain
7h 52m€109–271
Tampere to Paltamo by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tampere to Paltamo is to bus which costs €50 - €70 and takes 8h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Tampere to Paltamo is to train and fly and taxi which takes 5h 27m and costs €190 - €310.
No, there is no direct bus from Tampere to Paltamo. However, there are services departing from 2 and arriving at Paltamo via Linja-autoasema 1 and Kajaani matkakeskus L3. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.
No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Paltamo. However, there are services departing from Tampere and arriving at Paltamo via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Tampere and Paltamo is 632 km. The road distance is 498.1 km.
The best way to get from Tampere to Paltamo without a car is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €130.
It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Tampere to Paltamo, including transfers.
Tampere to Paltamo bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from 2 station.
Tampere to Paltamo train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
The best way to get from Tampere to Paltamo is to train which takes 6h 19m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €70 and takes 8h 55m.
What companies run services between Tampere, Finland and Paltamo, Finland?
You can take a train from Tampere to Paltamo via Oulu in around 6h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 2 to Paltamo via Linja-autoasema 1 and Kajaani matkakeskus L3 in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kajaani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–200
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Tampere to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Paltamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Suonenjoki
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Suonenjoki to Paltamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tampere to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Paltamo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from 2 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Kajaanin Aluetaksi Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 398100
- Website
- taksikajaani.fi
Taksi Hannu Tervo
- Phone
- +358 40 0563172
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More Questions & Answers
Tampere to Paltamo bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Tampere to Paltamo train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tampere to Paltamo is 498 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Tampere to Paltamo.
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