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Tiedekeskus Tietomaa
Major science center with interactive exhibitions for all ages. A top Oulu attraction for learning about technology, nature, and the north hands-on.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€57
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€76
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 32 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 36 m
Trains on Sep 18
76
Distance
505 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Järvenpää to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Järvenpää to Oulu will cost around €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €57.
It's difficult to get from Järvenpää to Oulu without transferring at least 2 times.
LOL-9737 · PYO-273
LOL-9721 · PYO-265
LOL-9737 · PYO-273
LOL-9721 · PYO-265
LOL-9721 · PYO-265
LOL-9651 · IC-143 · SP-33
LOL-9665 · IC-171 · IC-25
LOL-9651 · IC-143 · SP-33
LOL-9651 · IC-143 · SP-33
LOL-9665 · IC-171 · IC-25Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Järvenpää to Oulu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €33 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 2m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €33, while a flight costs an average of €204.
Distance: 313 miles (505 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€68 Average price | €33 Average price Cheapest | €204 Average price | €111 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 58m Average total duration 6h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 10m Average total duration 8h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Järvenpää to Oulu:
A bus is €35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Järvenpää to Oulu costing on average €68.
A bus is €172 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Järvenpää to Oulu costing on average €204.
Other travel options to Oulu take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 28m.
Bus takes on average 8h 40m.
The journey is about 14m faster (6h 28m by train vs 6h 42m by car) and roughly €43 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€68 vs €111). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Järvenpää to Oulu trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-9679 · S-87 · IC-27 | 2:10 PM Järvenpää | 6h02 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9679 · S-87 · IC-27 | 2:13 PM Saunakallio railway station | 5h59 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9676 · SP-39 | 2:45 PM Saunakallio railway station | 5h51 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9676 · SP-39 | 2:48 PM Järvenpää | 5h48 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9676 · SP-39 | 2:51 PM Ainola railway station | 5h45 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9682 · IC-51 | 3:45 PM Saunakallio railway station | 6h30 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9682 · IC-51 | 3:48 PM Järvenpää | 6h27 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9682 · IC-51 | 3:51 PM Ainola railway station | 6h24 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9689 · IC-147 · IC-51 | 4:17 PM Ainola railway station | 5h58 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9689 · IC-147 · IC-51 | 4:20 PM Järvenpää | 5h55 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9689 · IC-147 · IC-51 | 4:23 PM Saunakallio railway station | 5h52 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9693 · S-59 · IC-29 | 4:34 PM Järvenpää | 7h42 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9696 · IC-29 | 5:45 PM Saunakallio railway station | 6h31 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9696 · IC-29 | 5:48 PM Järvenpää | 6h28 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9696 · IC-29 | 5:51 PM Ainola railway station | 6h25 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9707 · S-89 · IC-29 | 6:07 PM Ainola railway station | 6h09 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9707 · S-89 · IC-29 | 6:10 PM Järvenpää | 6h06 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9707 · S-89 · IC-29 | 6:13 PM Saunakallio railway station | 6h03 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 8:37 PM Ainola railway station | 8h07 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 8:40 PM Järvenpää | 8h04 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 8:43 PM Saunakallio railway station | 8h01 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 12:07 AM Ainola railway station | 8h01 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 12:10 AM Järvenpää | 7h58 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 12:13 AM Saunakallio railway station | 7h55 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9614 · IC-35 | 4:20 AM Saunakallio railway station | 7h22 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9614 · IC-35 | 4:23 AM Järvenpää | 7h19 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9614 · IC-35 | 4:26 AM Ainola railway station | 7h16 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9619 · IC-35 | 4:47 AM Ainola railway station | 6h55 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9619 · IC-35 | 4:50 AM Järvenpää | 6h52 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9619 · IC-35 | 4:53 AM Saunakallio railway station | 6h49 | 11:42 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9618 · IC-21 | 5:45 AM Saunakallio railway station | 6h25 | 12:10 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9618 · IC-21 | 5:48 AM Järvenpää | 6h22 | 12:10 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9618 · IC-21 | 5:51 AM Ainola railway station | 6h19 | 12:10 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9634 · IC-23 | 7:55 AM Saunakallio railway station | 6h27 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9634 · IC-63 | 7:55 AM Saunakallio railway station | 8h50 | 4:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9634 · IC-23 | 7:58 AM Järvenpää | 6h24 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9634 · IC-63 | 7:58 AM Järvenpää | 8h47 | 4:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9634 · IC-63 | 8:01 AM Ainola railway station | 8h44 | 4:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9634 · IC-23 | 8:01 AM Ainola railway station | 6h21 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9639 · S-165 · IC-23 | 8:07 AM Ainola railway station | 6h15 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9639 · S-165 · IC-23 | 8:10 AM Järvenpää | 6h12 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9639 · S-165 · IC-23 | 8:13 AM Saunakallio railway station | 6h09 | 2:22 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9642 · SP-33 | 9:45 AM Saunakallio railway station | 6h00 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9642 · SP-33 | 9:48 AM Järvenpää | 5h57 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9642 · SP-33 | 9:51 AM Ainola railway station | 5h54 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9651 · IC-143 · SP-33 | 10:07 AM Ainola railway station | 5h38 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9651 · IC-143 · SP-33 | 10:10 AM Järvenpää | 5h35 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9651 · IC-143 · SP-33 | 10:13 AM Saunakallio railway station | 5h32 | 3:45 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9650 · IC-65 | 10:45 AM Saunakallio railway station | 9h00 | 7:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9650 · IC-65 | 10:48 AM Järvenpää | 8h57 | 7:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9650 · IC-65 | 10:51 AM Ainola railway station | 8h54 | 7:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9656 · IC-25 | 11:45 AM Saunakallio railway station | 6h03 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9656 · IC-25 | 11:48 AM Järvenpää | 6h00 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9656 · IC-25 | 11:51 AM Ainola railway station | 5h57 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9665 · IC-171 · IC-25 | 12:07 PM Ainola railway station | 5h41 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9665 · IC-171 · IC-25 | 12:10 PM Järvenpää | 5h38 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9665 · IC-171 · IC-25 | 12:13 PM Saunakallio railway station | 5h35 | 5:48 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9662 · IC-37 | 12:45 PM Saunakallio railway station | 6h56 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9662 · IC-37 | 12:48 PM Järvenpää | 6h53 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9662 · IC-37 | 12:51 PM Ainola railway station | 6h50 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9671 · S-145 · IC-37 | 1:07 PM Ainola railway station | 6h34 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9671 · S-145 · IC-37 | 1:10 PM Järvenpää | 6h31 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9671 · S-145 · IC-37 | 1:13 PM Saunakallio railway station | 6h28 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9670 · IC-27 | 1:45 PM Saunakallio railway station | 6h27 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9670 · IC-67 | 1:45 PM Saunakallio railway station | 9h25 | 11:10 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9670 · IC-27 | 1:48 PM Järvenpää | 6h24 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9670 · IC-67 | 1:48 PM Järvenpää | 9h22 | 11:10 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9670 · IC-27 | 1:51 PM Ainola railway station | 6h21 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9670 · IC-67 | 1:51 PM Ainola railway station | 9h19 | 11:10 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9679 · S-87 · IC-27 | 2:07 PM Ainola railway station | 6h05 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Järvenpää to Oulu run on average 70 times per day, taking around 6h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €41 but you can travel from only €28 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 313 miles (505 km) distance in 5h 6m.
Distance 313 miles (505 km) |
Average train duration 6h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price €41 |
Trains per day 70 |
Fastest train 5h 6m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Discover the best of Oulu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oulu trip today.
Major science center with interactive exhibitions for all ages. A top Oulu attraction for learning about technology, nature, and the north hands-on.
Art museum focused on contemporary and regional art. Well-curated exhibitions make it a strong stop for modern culture in central Oulu.
Museum of Northern Ostrobothnia presenting Oulu’s history, culture, and regional life. A useful introduction to the city’s past and identity.
Historic market square by the waterfront with wooden stalls, sea air, and city events. It is Oulu’s social heart and an essential first stop.
Popular sandy beach and seaside recreation area west of the center. Great for summer walks, views over the bay, and relaxed local atmosphere.
Scenic central park of islands, streams, and bridges. Ideal for walking, picnics, and photography while staying close to museums and downtown.
Rye-crusted meat pies traditionally sold from market halls and kiosks. In Oulu they are a classic savory snack tied to northern everyday food culture.
Small sweet buns or pastries associated with Oulu coffee tables. They reflect the city’s old bakery tradition and are commonly enjoyed with coffee.
Creamy salmon soup with potatoes, carrot, dill, and milk or cream. A beloved Finnish staple widely eaten in Oulu, especially in cold weather.
Refined Nordic restaurant known for tasting menus, local ingredients, and polished service in a modern fine dining setting.
Historic market hall stop famous for salmon soup and simple Finnish seafood lunches in a casual traditional atmosphere.
Established stylish restaurant focused on seasonal Finnish ingredients, strong wine pairings, and a calm contemporary dining room.
Moderate for Finland. Hotels and dining cost more than many European cities, but local transit is reasonable and budget food options exist.
Tipping is not expected. Service is included. Round up a little in restaurants or taxis for great service; cafes usually do not require tips.
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Oulu Airport -> Oulu Market Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Järvenpää to Oulu by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oulu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Järvenpää to Oulu trains use the Ainola to Oulu station pair. Use this guide to compare Järvenpää and Oulu train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Ainola has practical services for this route, including Parking, Accessibility, and Bike Parking.
Available at Ainola: Parking.
Available at Ainola: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ainola: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Saunakallio has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Saunakallio: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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 options include: Ravintola Uleåborg 1881, Sokeri-Jussin Kievari
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oulu. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oulu. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oulu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oulu: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oulu: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu, Scandic Oulu City, Lapland Hotels Oulu.
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