How to travel from Helsinki to Oulu

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Helsinki to Oulu

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Oulu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $99.

Distance: 334 miles (539 km)

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Driving

$70

Average price

$29

Average price

Cheapest

$213

Average price

$145

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 17m

Average total duration

6h 47m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 4m

Average total duration

8h 34m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 7m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 7m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

7h 13m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

1.6 - 3.2kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

VR

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Finnair

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Oulu is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Oulu:

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Oulu costing on average $70 (€56).

A bus is $184 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Oulu costing on average $213 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Oulu is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Oulu take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 47m.

Bus takes on average 8h 34m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Helsinki and Oulu including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Helsinki to Oulu among Omio's users.

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from Helsinki to Oulu

How to get from Helsinki to Oulu by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Helsinki to Oulu is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM8h15
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    4:05 AMOulu, Linja-autoasema
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:50 PM8h15
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    4:05 AMOulu, Linja-autoasema
    $231One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FinnairAY431
    5:55 AM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    6:55 AMOulu Airport
    $1851One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VRLOL-9721 · PYO-265
    8:15 PM8h29
    Pasila railway station
    4:44 AMOulu station
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • VRLOL-9721 · PYO-265
    8:10 PM8h34
    Helsinki Central
    4:44 AMOulu station
    $651One-way
    1 transfer
  • VRPYO-265
    7:37 PM9h07
    Pasila railway station
    4:44 AMOulu station
    $651One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 PM8h35
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    4:05 AMOulu, Linja-autoasema
    $231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM8h40
    Helsinki, linja-autoasema
    7:00 PMOulu, Linja-autoasema
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 AM9h00
    Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2
    7:00 PMOulu, Linja-autoasema
    $241One-way
    0 transfers
  • FinnairAY439
    2:30 PM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    3:30 PMOulu Airport
    $2131One-way
    0 transfers
  • FinnairAY437
    12:35 PM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    1:35 PMOulu Airport
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FinnairAY433
    6:15 AM1h00
    Helsinki Vantaa Airport
    7:15 AMOulu Airport
    $2681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Helsinki to Oulu

Travel 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 Helsinki to Oulu.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Helsinki and Oulu including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Oulu is a bus with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Oulu:

A bus is $41 (€33) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Oulu costing on average $70 (€56).

A bus is $184 (€148) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Oulu costing on average $213 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Oulu is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 7m.

Other travel options to Oulu take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 47m.

Bus takes on average 8h 34m.

The distance from Helsinki to Oulu is approximately 334 miles (539 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Oulu is:
  • Around 39 trains per day.
  • Around 8 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Oulu as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Oulu:
  • Flights mostly depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport and arrive in Oulu Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Oulu station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Oulu, Linja-autoasema.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Oulu, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Onni Bus to go to Oulu by bus.
  • Travel with VR to go to Oulu by train.
  • Travel with Finnair to go to Oulu by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Oulu with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Onni Bus.
  • 28 direct trains per day with VR.
  • 8 direct flights per day with Finnair.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Oulu often also extend their vacation to go to Rovaniemi, Tampere, Kuusamo, Kemi, Kajaani. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Oulu and these popular destinations at a great price.

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