The cheapest and fastest trains from Vantaa to Oulu
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$59
Fastest journey
6 h 26 m
Average duration
7 h 51 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vantaa to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vantaa to Oulu will cost around $59 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 4 trains that leave Vantaa for Oulu on Wed, Nov 05, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 525 km distance in an average of 7 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 26 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 8 h 28 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 Vantaa to Oulu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vantaa 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 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 326 miles (525 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€50 Average price | €25 Average price Cheapest | €119 Average price |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration 8h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Vantaa to Oulu train times
The table below shows live departures for Vantaa to Oulu trains for today, Tuesday, November 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-8752 · PYO-273 | 9:49 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 8h17 | 6:06 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, November 5 | |||||
![]() | 2:16 AM Vantaa | 6h26 | 8:42 AM Oulu | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Vantaa | 8h14 | 4:45 PM Oulu | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:30 PM Vantaa | 8h14 | 1:44 AM Oulu | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:14 PM Vantaa | 8h28 | 2:42 AM Oulu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vantaa to Oulu
Distance 326 miles (525 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 5h 7m |
First train 00:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Vantaa to Oulu start from as low as $22 (€18) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $62 (€50) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: VR from Vantaa to Oulu trainsVR trains will get you between Vantaa and Oulu from $20 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Vantaa to Oulu

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vantaa to Oulu
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Ratatie.
- Restaurant Tikkurila
- Amarillo Vantaa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Vantaa
- Break Sokos Hotel Flamingo
- Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki, Tampere, and other destinations
- Hall 2: local bus connections
- Train: Helsinki commuter rail lines I, P, K, T
- Bus: Several lines available
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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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