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Compare train, bus, and flight for Oulu to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oulu to Helsinki 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 $106.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$67 Average price | $30 Average price Cheapest | $185 Average price | $144 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 16m Average total duration 7h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration 8h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 1h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Oulu to Helsinki:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $67 (€54).
A bus is $154 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $185 (€150).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Oulu to Helsinki
How to get from Oulu to Helsinki by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Oulu to Helsinki is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 AM7h50Oulu, Linja-autoasema4:35 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$271One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 AM7h50Oulu, Linja-autoasema4:35 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$271One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AY44610:15 PM1h00Oulu Airport11:15 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport$2041One-way0 transfers
Other options
PYO-274 · LOL-962411:53 PM8h51Oulu station8:44 AMPasila railway station$641One-way1 transfer
PYO-274 · LOL-962411:53 PM8h57Oulu station8:50 AMHelsinki Central$641One-way1 transfer
PYO-274 · LOL-907811:53 PM9h03Oulu station8:56 AMPasila railway station$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus11:00 PM8h10Oulu, Linja-autoasema7:10 AMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:00 PM8h30Oulu, Linja-autoasema7:30 AMHelsinki, Länsiterminaali 2$271One-way0 transfers
FlixBus11:55 AM8h45Oulu, Linja-autoasema8:40 PMHelsinki, linja-autoasema$271One-way0 transfers
AY4425:35 PM1h00Oulu Airport6:35 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport$2171One-way0 transfers
AY4505:40 AM1h00Oulu Airport6:40 AMHelsinki Vantaa Airport$2771One-way0 transfers
AY4403:45 PM1h25Oulu Airport5:10 PMHelsinki Vantaa Airport$3251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oulu to Helsinki:
A bus is $36 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $67 (€54).
A bus is $154 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $185 (€150).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 46m.
Bus takes on average 8h 48m.
- Around 38 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oulu and Helsinki as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Oulu Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oulu station and arrive in Helsinki Central.
- Buses mostly depart from Oulu, Linja-autoasema and arrive in Helsinki, linja-autoasema.
- Travel with VR to go to Helsinki by train.
- Travel with Finnair to go to Helsinki by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Onni Bus to go to Helsinki by bus.
- 28 direct trains per day with VR.
- 8 direct flights per day with Finnair.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Onni Bus.
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