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The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Oulu

Showing times and prices for 19 Apr

Cheapest price

£53

Average price

£69

Fastest journey

5 h 15 m

Average duration

5 h 24 m

Trains per day

Distance

539 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Helsinki to Oulu will cost around £69 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.

Fast trains

Of the 34 trains that leave Helsinki for Oulu every day 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

These direct trains cover the 539 km distance in an average of 5 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .

The slowest trains will take 5 h 42 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.

PYO-265

19:299h15

Helsinki Central

04:44Oulu station

£531One-way

0 changes

LOL-9737 · PYO-273

23:408h26

Helsinki Central

08:06Oulu station

£531One-way

1 change

PYO-265

19:379h07

Pasila railway station

04:44Oulu station

£531One-way

0 changes

IC-65

11:198h26

Helsinki Central

19:45Oulu station

£531One-way

0 changes

PYO-273

23:208h46

Pasila railway station

08:06Oulu station

£531One-way

0 changes

Live departures

Helsinki to Oulu train times

Showing trains for today, Friday 18 April

Last updated at 20:44

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Changes
LOL-9737 · PYO-273	20:45 Pasila railway station	8h21	05:06 Oulu station	1 change
Saturday 19 April
S-35	02:03 Helsinki Central	6h39	08:42 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
S-35	02:09 Pasila railway station	6h33	08:42 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-21	03:23 Helsinki Central	5h53	09:16 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-21	03:29 Pasila railway station	5h47	09:16 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-63	05:19 Helsinki Central	8h26	13:45 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-23	05:24 Helsinki Central	5h58	11:22 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-63	05:25 Pasila railway station	8h20	13:45 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-23	05:30 Pasila railway station	5h52	11:22 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
S-33	07:24 Helsinki Central	5h21	12:45 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
S-33	07:30 Pasila railway station	5h15	12:45 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-65	08:19 Helsinki Central	8h26	16:45 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-65	08:25 Pasila railway station	8h20	16:45 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-25	09:24 Helsinki Central	5h24	14:48 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-25	09:30 Pasila railway station	5h18	14:48 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-37	10:24 Helsinki Central	6h17	16:41 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-37	10:30 Pasila railway station	6h11	16:41 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-27	11:24 Helsinki Central	5h48	17:12 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-27	11:30 Pasila railway station	5h42	17:12 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-51	13:24 Helsinki Central	5h51	19:15 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
IC-51	13:30 Pasila railway station	5h45	19:15 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
S-29	15:24 Helsinki Central	5h52	21:16 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
S-29	15:30 Pasila railway station	5h46	21:16 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
PYO-265	16:29 Helsinki Central	9h15	01:44 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
PYO-265	16:37 Pasila railway station	9h07	01:44 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
LOL-9721 · PYO-265	17:10 Helsinki Central	8h34	01:44 Oulu station	1 change
LOL-9721 · PYO-265	17:15 Pasila railway station	8h29	01:44 Oulu station	1 change
PYO-269	17:29 Helsinki Central	9h13	02:42 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
PYO-269	17:36 Pasila railway station	9h06	02:42 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
S-187 · PYO-269	19:03 Helsinki Central	7h39	02:42 Oulu station	1 change
S-187 · PYO-269	19:09 Pasila railway station	7h33	02:42 Oulu station	1 change
PYO-273	20:13 Helsinki Central	8h53	05:06 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
PYO-273	20:20 Pasila railway station	8h46	05:06 Oulu station	0 changesdirect
LOL-9737 · PYO-273	20:40 Helsinki Central	8h26	05:06 Oulu station	1 change
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Helsinki to Oulu

Finland

Trains from Helsinki to Oulu run on average 31 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £17 by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Distance

539 km

Average train duration

8h 25m

Cheapest ticket price

£29

Trains per day

Direct trains

Train providers

Fastest train

5h 24m

First train

04:23

Last train

21:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Coach from £17

Train providers: VR trains Helsinki to Oulu

For as little as £18 you can travel by train between Helsinki and Oulu with VR. Omio will show you the best deals, timetables and tickets available for this route.

VR is a Finnish train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including InterCity, Pendolino, and Allegro trains. Allegro trains are the fastest, offering speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Pendolino and InterCity trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable ride. VR also offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and a restaurant car. The most popular routes for VR are Helsinki to Tampere, Helsinki to Turku, and Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

Train information from Helsinki to Oulu with VR:

Average Duration: 5 h 24 min
Cheapest Price: £72
VR frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Helsinki to Oulu train

FAQs: Travel by train from Helsinki to Oulu 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 Helsinki to Oulu.

Cheap train tickets from Helsinki to Oulu can start from as little as £16 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Helsinki to Oulu is £39; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time to Oulu from Helsinki is on average 5 h 20 min for the 334 mile long journey, but the time it takes to go from Helsinki to Oulu by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Helsinki to Oulu leaves at 00: 30. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Helsinki to Oulu leaves at 23: 53.

Yes, it is possible to travel from Helsinki to Oulu without having to change trains with VR. There are 26 direct trains from Helsinki to Oulu each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

When taking a train from Helsinki to Oulu, you can count on VR for the best way to get you to Oulu. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service from Helsinki to Oulu and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

Yes, you can take a night train from Helsinki to Oulu with VR. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Helsinki Central, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Oulu, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

The cheapest month to travel from Helsinki to Oulu by train is October.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Helsinki and Oulu including taking a train or flight.

Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Oulu

Helsinki

Oulu

The major train station for departures in Helsinki is Helsinki. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Helsinki for your trip from Helsinki to Oulu.

Helsinki