The cheapest and fastest trains from Lahti to Oulu
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
7 h 57 m
Average duration
8 h 53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
448 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lahti to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lahti to Oulu will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lahti for Oulu on Fri, Dec 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Dec 05 the direct trains cover the 448 km distance in an average of 8 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 57 m .
On Fri, Dec 05 the slowest trains will take 10 h 2 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.






Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Lahti to Oulu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lahti to Oulu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 278 miles (448 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€48 Average price | €117 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 17m Average total duration 6h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lahti to Oulu train times
The table below shows live departures for Lahti to Oulu trains for today, Thursday, December 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:04 PM Lahti | 10h02 | 5:06 AM Oulu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lahti to Oulu
Trains from Lahti to Oulu run on average 24 times per day, taking around 7h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $20 (€16) by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:57, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 278 miles (448 km) distance in 6h 8m.
Distance 278 miles (448 km) |
Average train duration 7h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€20) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 6h 8m |
First train 00:57 |
Last train 23:53 |
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FAQs: Trains from Lahti to Oulu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lahti 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lahti to Oulu
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Vesijärvenkatu 37.
- Santa Fe
- Ravintola Roux
- Outside the main entrance.
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- €1
- Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone
- Scandic Lahti City
- GreenStar Hotel Lahti
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, not covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Helsinki and other major Finnish cities
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Rautatienkatu.
- Ravintola Uleåborg 1881
- Sokeri-Jussin Kievari
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu
- Scandic Oulu City
- Lapland Hotels Oulu
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki and regional destinations.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
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