The cheapest and fastest trains from Imatra to Oulu
Cheapest price
£56
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
9 h 24 m
Average duration
10 h 30 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
458 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Imatra to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Imatra to Oulu will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £56.
Of the 2 trains that leave Imatra for Oulu 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 458 km distance in an average of 10 h 30 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 9 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 35 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 coach and train for Imatra to Oulu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Imatra to Oulu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 48m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £45.
Distance: 458 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£60 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
11h 18m Average total duration Fastest 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 15m Average total duration 13h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Imatra to Oulu train times
The table below shows live departures for Imatra to Oulu trains for today, Tuesday 3 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-8 · IC-51 | 12:09 Imatra station | 8h06 | 20:15 Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-10 · PYO-269 | 15:09 Imatra station | 12h33 | 03:42 Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-10 · PYO-265 | 15:09 Imatra station | 11h35 | 02:44 Oulu station | 1 change | |
IC-12 · LOL-9972 · IC-187 · PYO-269 | 18:18 Imatra station | 9h24 | 03:42 Oulu station | 3 changes | |
IC-12 · PYO-273 | 18:18 Imatra station | 11h50 | 06:08 Oulu station | 1 change |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Imatra to Oulu
Trains from Imatra to Oulu run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £45 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:57, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 458 km distance in 8h 39m.
Distance 458 km |
Average train duration 10h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 8h 39m |
First train 00:57 |
Last train 23:53 |
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FAQs: Imatra to Oulu train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Imatra to Oulu 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 Oulu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Imatra and Oulu
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours. Access via Rautatienkatu.
- Ravintola Uleåborg 1881
- Sokeri-Jussin Kievari
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu
- Scandic Oulu City
- Lapland Hotels Oulu
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki and regional destinations.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
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