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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Oulu to Tampere
Cheapest price
$57
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
3 h 43 m
Average duration
4 h
Trains per day
24
Distance
400 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oulu to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oulu to Tampere will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $57.
Of the 24 trains that leave Oulu for Tampere on Mon, May 18, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, May 18 the direct trains cover the 400 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .
On Mon, May 18 the slowest trains will take 4 h 18 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-266 · LOL-17058:55 PM8h43Oulu station5:38 AMTesoma railway station$571One-way1 transfer- PYO-2668:55 PM5h55Oulu station2:50 AMTampereen Rautatieasema$571One-way0 transfers
- PYO-27411:53 PM5h42Oulu station5:35 AMTampereen Rautatieasema$571One-way0 transfers
- PYO-274 · IC-47711:53 PM6h15Oulu station6:08 AMTesoma railway station$571One-way1 transfer
- IC-286:08 PM3h43Oulu station9:51 PMTampereen Rautatieasema$701One-way0 transfers
- IC-286:08 PM3h43Oulu station9:51 PMTampereen Rautatieasema$701One-way0 transfers
- SP-304:32 AM3h52Oulu station8:24 AMTampereen Rautatieasema$851One-way0 transfers
- IC-2411:50 AM4h01Oulu station3:51 PMTampereen Rautatieasema$791One-way0 transfers
- IC-227:46 AM4h05Oulu station11:51 AMTampereen Rautatieasema$921One-way0 transfers
- IC-261:33 PM4h18Oulu station5:51 PMTampereen Rautatieasema$921One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Oulu to Tampere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oulu to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a bus costs an average of $42.
Distance: 248 miles (400 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$51 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price | $116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 11m Average total duration Fastest 4h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 15m Average total duration 9h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Oulu to Tampere:
A train is $9 (€7) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Oulu to Tampere costing on average $61 (€49).
Other travel options to Tampere take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 45m.
The journey is about 1h 14m faster (4h 41m by train vs 5h 55m by car) and roughly $64 (€52) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($51 (€42) vs $116 (€93)). 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.
Direct services run with VR.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Oulu to Tampere train times
The table below shows live departures for Oulu to Tampere trains for today, Sunday, May 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC-24 | 11:50 AM Oulu station | 4h01 | 3:51 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-24 · IC-469 | 11:50 AM Oulu station | 4h29 | 4:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| S-450 · IC-50 | 11:55 AM Oulu station | 4h56 | 4:51 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| IC-34 | 3:30 PM Oulu station | 4h24 | 7:54 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-34 · IC-473 | 3:30 PM Oulu station | 4h49 | 8:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-56 | 4:11 PM Oulu station | 4h40 | 8:51 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-32 | 6:17 PM Oulu station | 4h38 | 10:55 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-266 · LOL-1705 | 8:55 PM Oulu station | 8h43 | 5:38 AM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| PYO-266 | 8:55 PM Oulu station | 5h55 | 2:50 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-274 | 11:53 PM Oulu station | 5h42 | 5:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-274 · IC-477 | 11:53 PM Oulu station | 6h15 | 6:08 AM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| Monday, May 18 | |||||
| SP-30 · LOL-1719 | 4:32 AM Oulu station | 4h20 | 8:52 AM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| SP-30 | 4:32 AM Oulu station | 3h52 | 8:24 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-20 · IC-463 | 5:21 AM Oulu station | 4h58 | 10:19 AM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-20 | 5:21 AM Oulu station | 4h30 | 9:51 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-36 · LOL-1729 | 6:27 AM Oulu station | 5h21 | 11:48 AM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-36 | 6:27 AM Oulu station | 4h24 | 10:51 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-22 | 7:46 AM Oulu station | 4h05 | 11:51 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-22 · IC-465 | 7:46 AM Oulu station | 4h33 | 12:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-38 | 9:16 AM Oulu station | 4h35 | 1:51 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-38 · IC-467 | 9:16 AM Oulu station | 5h03 | 2:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oulu to Tampere
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Trains from Oulu to Tampere run on average 22 times per day, taking around 4h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 (€17) 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 248 miles (400 km) distance in 3h 52m.
Distance 248 miles (400 km) |
Average train duration 4h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€17) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 3h 52m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Oulu to Tampere
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oulu to Tampere 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 Tampere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Oulu to Tampere
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Rautatienkatu 27.
- Restaurant C
- Ravintola Tampella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Scandic Tampere City
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
- Lapland Hotels Tampere
- Omena Hotel Tampere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Helsinki, Turku, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
Accessibility- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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