The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Oulainen
Cheapest price
£22
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
7 h 21 m
Average duration
7 h 34 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
456 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Oulainen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Oulainen will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
Of the 2 trains that leave Helsinki for Oulainen every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 456 km distance in an average of 7 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.




Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Helsinki to Oulainen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Oulainen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £22, and a flight costs an average of £77.
Distance: 456 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£35 Average Price Cheapest | £85 Average Price |
6h 31m Average total duration 6h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Oulainen train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Oulainen trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 20:13 Helsinki | 7h47 | 04:00 Oulainen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:39 Helsinki | 7h21 | 04:00 Oulainen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Oulainen
Trains from Helsinki to Oulainen run on average 21 times per day, taking around 6h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 456 km distance in 5h 41m.
Distance 456 km |
Average train duration 6h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 21 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 5h 41m |
First train 05:00 |
Last train 23:45 |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Oulainen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Oulainen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Oulainen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Oulainen
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Elielinaukio and Postikatu.
- Restaurant Vltava
- Ravintola Zetor
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Kämp
- Scandic Simonkenttä
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- Tram: Lines 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via the Tripla shopping center.
- Restaurant Tripla
- Outrun Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Pasila
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla
- Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 3,400 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for commuter trains
- Hall 3: access to Tripla shopping center
- Tram: Lines 2, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Local and long-distance services
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