The cheapest and fastest trains from Kajaani to Oulu
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£23
Fastest journey
2 h 8 m
Average duration
2 h 27 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
139 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kajaani to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kajaani to Oulu will cost around £23 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 4 trains that leave Kajaani for Oulu every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 139 km distance in an average of 2 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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 coach for Kajaani to Oulu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kajaani to Oulu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £22, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 139 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£23 Average Price | £22 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kajaani to Oulu train times
The table below shows live departures for Kajaani to Oulu trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-711 | 07:17 Kajaani station | 2h08 | 09:25 Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-63 | 12:37 Kajaani station | 2h08 | 14:45 Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-65 | 15:37 Kajaani station | 2h08 | 17:45 Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kajaani to Oulu
Trains from Kajaani to Oulu run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 21:50. The fastest train covers the 139 km distance in 2h 8m.
Distance 139 km |
Average train duration 2h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 8m |
First train 05:10 |
Last train 21:50 |
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FAQs: Kajaani to Oulu train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kajaani 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 Kajaani and Oulu
- 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday
- Closed on Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available adjacent to the station with both short-term and long-term options.
- Restaurant Anorak
- Bakery Pekka Heikkinen & Kumpp
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Valjus
- Scandic Kajanus
- Hotel Kajaani
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible from the main hall.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available at the station
- 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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