The cheapest and fastest trains from Tampere to Oulu
- Cheapest price on 13 Nov
- S$78
- Average ticket price on 13 Nov
- S$113
- Fastest journey on 13 Nov
- 3 h 43 m
- Average journey duration on 13 Nov
- 3 h 56 m
- Trains on 13 Nov
- 26
- Distance
- 400 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampere to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampere to Oulu will cost around S$113 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only S$78.
On Fri, 13 Nov, we found 26 trains from Tampere to Oulu, including 13 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 400 km distance in an average of 3 h 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 10 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.
PYO-26511:09 PM 5h35 Tampereen Rautatieasema 4:44 AM Oulu station S$78 1 One-way 0 changes
LOL-1770 · PYO-26510:12 PM 6h32 Tesoma railway station 4:44 AM Oulu station S$78 1 One-way 1 change
LOL-1770 · PYO-26710:12 PM 8h45 Tesoma railway station 6:57 AM Oulu station S$78 1 One-way 1 change
PYO-2732:37 AM 5h31 Tampereen Rautatieasema 8:08 AM Oulu station S$86 1 One-way 0 changes
IC-462 · IC-217:35 AM 4h35 Tesoma railway station 12:10 PM Oulu station S$97 1 One-way 1 change
SP-3312:02 PM 3h43 Tampereen Rautatieasema 3:45 PM Oulu station S$155 1 One-way 0 changes
IC-252:02 PM 3h46 Tampereen Rautatieasema 5:48 PM Oulu station S$121 1 One-way 0 changes
SP-394:43 PM 3h53 Tampereen Rautatieasema 8:36 PM Oulu station S$121 1 One-way 0 changes
IC-218:02 AM 4h08 Tampereen Rautatieasema 12:10 PM Oulu station S$97 1 One-way 0 changes
IC-274:02 PM 4h10 Tampereen Rautatieasema 8:12 PM Oulu station S$121 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Tampere to Oulu
Trains from Tampere to Oulu run on average 21 times per day, taking around 4h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at S$20 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 400 km distance in 3h 43m.
Distance 400 km |
Average train duration 4h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price S$20 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 3h 43m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Live departures
Tampere to Oulu train times
The table below shows live departures for Tampere to Oulu trains for today, Thursday, 12 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-460 · IC-35 | 6:40 AM Tesoma railway station | 5h02 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-35 | 7:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h40 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-462 · IC-21 | 7:35 AM Tesoma railway station | 4h35 | 12:10 PM Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-21 | 8:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h08 | 12:10 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-476 · IC-23 | 9:29 AM Tesoma railway station | 4h53 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-23 | 10:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h20 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-464 · SP-33 | 11:26 AM Tesoma railway station | 4h19 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 1 change | |
SP-33 | 12:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h43 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-474 · IC-25 | 1:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h13 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-25 | 2:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h46 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-1738 · IC-37 | 2:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 5h29 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-37 | 3:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h39 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-468 · IC-27 | 3:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h37 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-27 | 4:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h10 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-1746 · SP-39 | 4:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h24 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 1 change | |
SP-39 | 4:43 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h53 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-470 · IC-51 | 5:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h40 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-51 | 6:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h13 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-472 · IC-29 | 7:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h41 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-29 | 8:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h14 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-1770 · PYO-265 | 10:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 6h32 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 change | |
PYO-265 | 11:09 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 5h35 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 13 November | |||||
PYO-273 | 2:37 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 5h31 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Tampere and Oulu
Most Tampere to Oulu trains use the Tampereen Rautatieasema to Oulu station pair. Use this guide to compare Tampere and Oulu train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Tampere station do trains to Oulu leave from?
Getting to Tampereen Rautatieasema from Tampere city centre
Tampereen Rautatieasema train station facilities and services
Tampereen Rautatieasema 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 C, Ravintola Tampella
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Tampere City, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere, Lapland Hotels Tampere, Omena Hotel Tampere.
Getting to Tesoma from Tampere city centre
Tesoma train station facilities and services
Tesoma has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tesoma: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Oulu station do trains from Tampere 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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