How to travel from Oulu to Helsinki

There are 3 options to travel between Oulu and Helsinki including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Oulu to Helsinki is a bus with an average price of $25 (€21).

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

A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $49 (€40).

A bus is $136 (€110) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average $161 (€130).

The fastest way to travel from Oulu to Helsinki is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 6m.

Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 15m.

Bus takes on average 9h 16m.

The distance from Oulu to Helsinki is approximately 334 miles (539 km).

The average frequency per day from Oulu to Helsinki is:

• Around 39 trains per day.
• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 4 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.

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 to go to Helsinki by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, Onni Bus 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:

• 8 direct flights per day with Finnair.
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Onni Bus.
• 29 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Helsinki to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Helsinki, explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings, visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, and wander through the vibrant Design District. Relax in Esplanadi Park or enjoy a Finnish sauna at Löyly. Discover Suomenlinna's historical sea fortress, admire the architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, and visit the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the lively Market Square and contemporary art at Kiasma.

Three to four days in Helsinki is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, experience the local culture, and enjoy the vibrant dining and shopping scenes.