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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 an average ticket price of $25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, while a flight costs an average of $212.
Distance: 334 miles (539 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$61 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $212 Average price | $140 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Oulu to Helsinki
Compare the available ways to get from Oulu to Helsinki, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oulu to Helsinki:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $61 (€52).
A bus is $187 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $212 (€179).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€52) compared to roughly $140 (€119) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79 (€67). The journey takes 7h 31m versus 7h 14m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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.
- FlixBus
3:05 PM 8h00 Oulu, Linja-autoasema 11:05 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus
3:05 PM 8h00 Oulu, Linja-autoasema 11:05 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema $21 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- AY446
10:40 PM 1h00 Oulu Airport 11:40 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport $219 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
- PYO-264 · LOL-9620
8:14 PM 10h29 Oulu station 6:43 AM Pasila railway station $63 1 One-way 1 transfer - PYO-264 · LOL-9620
8:14 PM 10h35 Oulu station 6:49 AM Helsinki Central $63 1 One-way 1 transfer - PYO-264
8:14 PM 10h53 Oulu station 7:07 AM Pasila railway station $63 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FlixBus
11:55 PM 8h15 Oulu, Linja-autoasema 8:10 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema $22 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
11:55 PM 8h35 Oulu, Linja-autoasema 8:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 $22 1 One-way 0 transfers - FlixBus
8:45 AM 7h50 Oulu, Linja-autoasema 4:35 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
- AY456
10:15 PM 1h00 Oulu Airport 11:15 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport $219 1 One-way 0 transfers - AY450
5:35 AM 1h00 Oulu Airport 6:35 AM Helsinki Vantaa Airport $249 1 One-way 0 transfers - AY644
10:55 AM 1h55 Oulu Airport 12:50 PM Helsinki Vantaa Airport $290 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Oulu to Helsinki:
A bus is $37 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $61 (€52).
A bus is $187 (€158) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $212 (€179).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Bus takes on average 8h 53m.
- Around 40 trains per day.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Oulu, Linja-autoasema and arrive in Helsinki, linja-autoasema.
- Flights mostly depart from Oulu Airport and arrive in Helsinki Vantaa Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Oulu station and arrive in Helsinki Central.
- Travel with Finnair, CitizenPlane to go to Helsinki by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by bus.
- Travel with VR to go to Helsinki by train.
- 8 direct flights per day with Finnair, CitizenPlane.
- 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 29 direct trains per day with VR.
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