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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Oulu
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
352kr
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
467kr
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
5 h 19 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
5 h 26 m
Trains on 29 Sept
36
Distance
539 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Oulu will cost around 467kr if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 352kr.
On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 36 trains from Helsinki to Oulu, including 30 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 539 km distance in an average of 5 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 19 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 36 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
IC-6511:20 AM8h25Pasila railway station7:45 PMOulu station352 kr1One-way0 changes- IC-6511:14 AM8h31Helsinki Central7:45 PMOulu station352 kr1One-way0 changes
- IC-216:26 AM5h44Pasila railway station12:10 PMOulu station372 kr1One-way0 changes
- IC-216:20 AM5h50Helsinki Central12:10 PMOulu station372 kr1One-way0 changes
- IC-672:20 PM8h50Pasila railway station11:10 PMOulu station389 kr1One-way0 changes
- SP-3310:26 AM5h19Pasila railway station3:45 PMOulu station515 kr1One-way0 changes
- IC-2512:26 PM5h22Pasila railway station5:48 PMOulu station469 kr1One-way0 changes
- SP-3310:20 AM5h25Helsinki Central3:45 PMOulu station515 kr1One-way0 changes
- IC-2512:20 PM5h28Helsinki Central5:48 PMOulu station469 kr1One-way0 changes
- SP-393:00 PM5h36Pasila railway station8:36 PMOulu station443 kr1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Helsinki to Oulu train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Oulu trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC-21 | 6:20 AM Helsinki Central | 5h50 | 12:10 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-21 | 6:26 AM Pasila railway station | 5h44 | 12:10 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-63 | 8:14 AM Helsinki Central | 8h31 | 4:45 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-63 | 8:20 AM Pasila railway station | 8h25 | 4:45 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-23 | 8:20 AM Helsinki Central | 6h02 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-23 | 8:26 AM Pasila railway station | 5h56 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| SP-33 | 10:20 AM Helsinki Central | 5h25 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| SP-33 | 10:26 AM Pasila railway station | 5h19 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-65 | 11:14 AM Helsinki Central | 8h31 | 7:45 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-65 | 11:20 AM Pasila railway station | 8h25 | 7:45 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-25 | 12:20 PM Helsinki Central | 5h28 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-25 | 12:26 PM Pasila railway station | 5h22 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-37 | 1:20 PM Helsinki Central | 6h21 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-37 | 1:26 PM Pasila railway station | 6h15 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-67 | 2:14 PM Helsinki Central | 8h56 | 11:10 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-27 | 2:20 PM Helsinki Central | 5h52 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-67 | 2:20 PM Pasila railway station | 8h50 | 11:10 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-27 | 2:26 PM Pasila railway station | 5h46 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| SP-39 | 2:54 PM Helsinki Central | 5h42 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| SP-39 | 3:00 PM Pasila railway station | 5h36 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-51 | 4:20 PM Helsinki Central | 5h55 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-51 | 4:26 PM Pasila railway station | 5h49 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-29 | 6:20 PM Helsinki Central | 5h56 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-29 | 6:26 PM Pasila railway station | 5h50 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-265 | 7:29 PM Helsinki Central | 9h15 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-265 | 7:37 PM Pasila railway station | 9h07 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 8:10 PM Helsinki Central | 8h34 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 8:15 PM Pasila railway station | 8h29 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| S-53 · PYO-265 | 8:20 PM Helsinki Central | 8h24 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| PYO-269 | 8:24 PM Helsinki Central | 9h18 | 5:42 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| S-53 · PYO-265 | 8:26 PM Pasila railway station | 8h18 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| PYO-269 | 8:31 PM Pasila railway station | 9h11 | 5:42 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LOL-9871 · PYO-269 | 8:45 PM Helsinki Central | 8h57 | 5:42 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| LOL-9871 · PYO-269 | 8:50 PM Pasila railway station | 8h52 | 5:42 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| IC-187 · PYO-269 | 10:00 PM Helsinki Central | 7h42 | 5:42 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| IC-187 · PYO-269 | 10:06 PM Pasila railway station | 7h36 | 5:42 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| PYO-273 | 11:13 PM Helsinki Central | 8h55 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-273 | 11:20 PM Pasila railway station | 8h48 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:40 PM Helsinki Central | 8h28 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:45 PM Pasila railway station | 8h23 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
| IC-35 | 5:03 AM Helsinki Central | 6h39 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-35 | 5:09 AM Pasila railway station | 6h33 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Oulu
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Trains from Helsinki to Oulu run on average 40 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 119kr but you can travel from only 111kr by coach.
There are 30 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 539 km distance in 5h 11m.
Distance 539 km |
Average train duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price 119kr |
Trains per day 40 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 5h 11m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Oulu
Most Helsinki to Oulu trains use the Helsinki to Oulu station pair. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Oulu train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Helsinki station do trains to Oulu leave from?
Getting to Helsinki from Helsinki city centre
Helsinki train station facilities and services
Helsinki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Getting to Pasila from Helsinki city centre
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Pasila train station facilities and services
Pasila has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
Which Oulu station do trains from Helsinki arrive at?
Getting to Oulu from Oulu city centre
Oulu train station facilities and services
Oulu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Ravintola Uleåborg 1881, Sokeri-Jussin Kievari
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oulu. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Oulu. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oulu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oulu: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oulu: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu, Scandic Oulu City, Lapland Hotels Oulu.
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