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The cheapest and fastest trains from Tampere to Oulu

Showing times and prices for Jul 16

Cheapest price

$71

Average price

$90

Fastest journey

3 h 43 m

Average duration

4 h 1 m

Trains per day

Distance

400 km

Cheap tickets

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 traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Tampere to Oulu will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $71.

Fast trains

Of the 23 trains that leave Tampere for Oulu on Wed, Jul 16, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 400 km distance in an average of 4 h 1 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 43 m .

On Wed, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 4 h 13 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-265

11:09PM5h35

Tampereen Rautatieasema

04:44AMOulu station

$711One-way

0 transfers

LOL-1770 · PYO-265

10:12PM6h32

Tesoma railway station

04:44AMOulu station

$711One-way

1 transfer

PYO-273

02:37AM5h29

Tampereen Rautatieasema

08:06AMOulu station

$711One-way

0 transfers

IC-37

03:02PM4h39

Tampereen Rautatieasema

07:41PMOulu station

$791One-way

0 transfers

LOL-1738 · IC-37

02:12PM5h29

Tesoma railway station

07:41PMOulu station

$791One-way

1 transfer

Live departures

Tampere to Oulu train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, July 15

Last updated at 3:36 PM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
IC-472 · IC-29	4:35 PM Tesoma railway station	4h41	9:16 PM Oulu station	1 transfer
IC-29	5:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema	4h14	9:16 PM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
LOL-1770 · PYO-265	7:12 PM Tesoma railway station	6h32	1:44 AM Oulu station	1 transfer
PYO-265	8:09 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema	5h35	1:44 AM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
PYO-273	11:37 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema	5h29	5:06 AM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
IC-460 · S-35	3:40 AM Tesoma railway station	5h02	8:42 AM Oulu station	1 transfer
S-35	4:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema	4h40	8:42 AM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
IC-462 · IC-21	4:35 AM Tesoma railway station	4h41	9:16 AM Oulu station	1 transfer
IC-21	5:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema	4h14	9:16 AM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
IC-476 · IC-23	6:29 AM Tesoma railway station	4h53	11:22 AM Oulu station	1 transfer
IC-23	7:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema	4h20	11:22 AM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
IC-464 · S-33	8:26 AM Tesoma railway station	4h19	12:45 PM Oulu station	1 transfer
S-33	9:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema	3h43	12:45 PM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
IC-474 · IC-25	10:35 AM Tesoma railway station	4h13	2:48 PM Oulu station	1 transfer
IC-25	11:02 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema	3h46	2:48 PM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
LOL-1738 · IC-37	11:12 AM Tesoma railway station	5h29	4:41 PM Oulu station	1 transfer
IC-37	12:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema	4h39	4:41 PM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
IC-468 · IC-27	12:35 PM Tesoma railway station	4h37	5:12 PM Oulu station	1 transfer
IC-27	1:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema	4h10	5:12 PM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
IC-470 · IC-51	2:35 PM Tesoma railway station	4h40	7:15 PM Oulu station	1 transfer
IC-51	3:02 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema	4h13	7:15 PM Oulu station	0 transfersDirect
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Tampere to Oulu

Finland

Trains from Tampere to Oulu run on average 19 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

247 miles (399 km)

Average train duration

4h 14m

Cheapest ticket price

$19 (€15)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 46m

First train

00:26

Last train

23:53

Price information

Train providers: VR from Tampere to Oulu trains

Travel between Tampere and Oulu from $15 (€12) with Omio’s train partners VR! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient route for you.

VR is a Finnish train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including InterCity, Pendolino, and Allegro trains. Allegro trains are the fastest, offering speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Pendolino and InterCity trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable ride. VR also offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and season tickets. The most popular routes for VR are Helsinki to Tampere, Helsinki to Turku, and Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

Train information from Tampere to Oulu with VR:

Average Duration: 3 h 46 min
Cheapest Price: $74
VR frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Trains from Tampere to Oulu

FAQs: Travel by train from Tampere to Oulu easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Tampere to Oulu.

Cheap train tickets from Tampere to Oulu can start from as little as $15 (€12) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Tampere to Oulu is $50 (€40); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The average journey time by train from Tampere to Oulu is 3 h 46 min to travel the 247 mile (399 km) long route, with around there are 19 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Tampere to Oulu leaves at 12: 26 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Tampere to Oulu leaves at 11: 53 PM.

Yes, there are 11 direct trains a day from Tampere to Oulu with VR. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the route from Tampere to Oulu you can take a train with VR. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services from Tampere to Oulu on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 53 PM.

A trip to Oulu from Tampere is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 46 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Tampere to Oulu is March.

Yes, you can take a train between Tampere and Oulu.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Tampere to Oulu

Tampere

Oulu

The major train station for departures in Tampere is Tampereen Rautatieasema. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Tampereen Rautatieasema for your trip from Tampere to Oulu.

Tampereen Rautatieasema Wifi

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Bike Rental

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Rautatienkatu 25, 33100 Tampere, Finland

Phone Number

+358 29 430 2211

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

Parking

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.

Dining