The cheapest and fastest trains from Oulu to Kouvola
Cheapest price
€40
Average price
€59
Fastest journey
6 h 46 m
Average duration
6 h 58 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
465 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oulu to Kouvola is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oulu to Kouvola will cost around €59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
Of the 20 trains that leave Oulu for Kouvola on Mon, Dec 08, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 465 km distance in an average of 6 h 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 46 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 7 h 8 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-66
IC-68
IC-70
PYO-266 · LOL-9909 · LOL-1661
PYO-274 · IC-162 · LOL-9913 · IC-1
IC-24 · IC-111
IC-22 · IC-5
IC-66
IC-68
IC-26 · IC-73Travel Information
Compare train, flight, and bus for Oulu to Kouvola
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Oulu to Kouvola among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a flight costs an average of €67.
Distance: 288 miles (465 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
€49 Average price | €151 Average price | €35 Average price Cheapest |
9h 43m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 7m Average total duration 13h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Oulu to Kouvola train times
The table below shows live departures for Oulu to Kouvola trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:55 PM Oulu | 10h59 | 4:54 AM Kouvola | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:53 PM Oulu | 8h26 | 5:19 AM Kouvola | 0 transfersDirect | |
PYO-276 · IC-40 · IC-80 · LOL-9917 | 10:57 PM Oulu station | 9h32 | 8:29 AM Kouvola station | 4 transfers | |
PYO-276 · IC-40 · IC-63 | 10:57 PM Oulu station | 8h44 | 7:41 AM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
PYO-276 · IC-40 · LOL-9823 · LOL-1663 | 10:57 PM Oulu station | 9h32 | 8:29 AM Kouvola station | 3 transfers | |
PYO-276 · IC-3 | 10:57 PM Oulu station | 10h44 | 9:41 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, December 8 | |||||
IC-20 · IC-65 | 3:21 AM Oulu station | 7h24 | 10:45 AM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
IC-20 · LOL-9835 · LOL-1665 | 3:21 AM Oulu station | 8h08 | 11:29 AM Kouvola station | 2 transfers | |
IC-66 | 5:07 AM Oulu station | 6h56 | 12:03 PM Kouvola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-22 · IC-5 | 5:49 AM Oulu station | 6h52 | 12:41 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
IC-38 · IC-7 | 7:16 AM Oulu station | 7h25 | 2:41 PM Kouvola station | 1 transfer | |
IC-68 | 8:03 AM Oulu station | 7h06 | 3:09 PM Kouvola station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oulu to Kouvola
Trains from Oulu to Kouvola run on average 18 times per day, taking around 9h 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $26 (€21) by bus.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:57, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 288 miles (465 km) distance in 7h 6m.
Distance 288 miles (465 km) |
Average train duration 9h 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 18 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 7h 6m |
First train 00:57 |
Last train 23:53 |
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FAQs: Trains from Oulu to Kouvola
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oulu to Kouvola 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 Kouvola, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oulu to Kouvola
- 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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