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How to travel from Oulu to Helsinki

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Compare bus, train, 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 €15. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. 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 €15, and a flight costs an average of €66.

Distance: 334 miles (539 km)

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€58

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€157

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€21

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Cheapest

7h 59m

Average total duration

7h 29m

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30m

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4h 5m

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1h 5m

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3h 0m

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9h 16m

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8h 46m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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1.6 - 3.2kg

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VR

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Finnair

Most popular airline

FlixBus

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from Oulu to Helsinki

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

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train

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

VRPYO-264
08:14PM10h53
Oulu station
07:07AMPasila railway station
$501One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

VRPYO-264
08:14PM10h53
Oulu station
07:07AMPasila railway station
$501One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

VRS-28
06:08PM5h24
Oulu station
11:32PMPasila railway station
$1071One-way
0 transfers

Other options

VRPYO-264
08:14PM11h00
Oulu station
07:14AMHelsinki Central
$501One-way
0 transfers
VRIC-68
10:03AM8h34
Oulu station
06:37PMPasila railway station
$751One-way
0 transfers
VRIC-68
10:03AM8h41
Oulu station
06:44PMHelsinki Central
$751One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Oulu to Helsinki

Travel to Helsinki 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 Oulu to Helsinki.

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There are 3 options to travel between Oulu and Helsinki including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Oulu to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $20 (€15).

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

A bus is $22 (€17) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $41 (€33).

A bus is $64 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $83 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Oulu to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 55m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 27m.

Bus takes on average 8h 10m.

The distance from Oulu to Helsinki is approximately 334 miles (539 km).
The average frequency per day from Oulu to Helsinki is:
  • Around 34 trains per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Oulu to Helsinki:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Oulu to Helsinki, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Finnair, Norwegian Air to go to Helsinki by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Helsinki by bus.
  • Travel with VR to go to Helsinki by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Oulu to Helsinki with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct flights per day with Finnair.
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 26 direct trains per day with VR.
Omio customers who travel from Oulu to Helsinki often also extend their vacation to go to Tallinn, Rovaniemi, Saint-Petersburg, Stockholm, Turku. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Helsinki and these popular destinations at a great price.

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