The cheapest and fastest trains from Oulu to Joensuu
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£58
Fastest journey
7 h 24 m
Average duration
9 h 53 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
341 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Oulu to Joensuu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Oulu to Joensuu will cost around £58 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 3 trains that leave Oulu for Joensuu every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 341 km distance in an average of 9 h 53 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 7 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 43 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 Oulu to Joensuu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oulu to Joensuu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 8h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 341 km
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£55 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 29m Average total duration 8h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration Fastest 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Oulu to Joensuu train times
The table below shows live departures for Oulu to Joensuu 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-22 · IC-5 | 05:49 Oulu station | 10h02 | 15:51 Joensuu station | 1 change | |
IC-38 · IC-7 | 07:16 Oulu station | 10h13 | 17:29 Joensuu station | 1 change | |
IC-68 · S-9 | 08:03 Oulu station | 10h53 | 18:56 Joensuu station | 1 change | |
IC-24 · IC-11 | 09:55 Oulu station | 11h19 | 21:14 Joensuu station | 1 change | |
IC-70 · HDM-729 | 10:27 Oulu station | 10h33 | 21:00 Joensuu station | 1 change | |
IC-70 · IC-11 | 10:27 Oulu station | 10h47 | 21:14 Joensuu station | 1 change | |
IC-26 · IC-147 · HDM-729 | 11:33 Oulu station | 9h27 | 21:00 Joensuu station | 2 changes | |
PYO-266 · IC-63 · HDM-723 | 18:55 Oulu station | 17h01 | 11:56 Joensuu station | 2 changes | |
PYO-266 · IC-1 | 18:55 Oulu station | 14h41 | 09:36 Joensuu station | 1 change | |
PYO-274 · IC-63 · HDM-723 | 21:53 Oulu station | 14h03 | 11:56 Joensuu station | 2 changes | |
PYO-274 · IC-162 · LOL-9913 · IC-1 | 21:53 Oulu station | 11h43 | 09:36 Joensuu station | 3 changes | |
PYO-274 · IC-3 | 21:53 Oulu station | 14h58 | 12:51 Joensuu station | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
![]() | 04:07 Oulu | 7h24 | 11:31 Joensuu | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Oulu to Joensuu
Trains from Oulu to Joensuu run on average 11 times per day, taking around 8h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:57, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 341 km distance in 7h 24m.
Distance 341 km |
Average train duration 8h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 7h 24m |
First train 00:57 |
Last train 23:53 |
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FAQs: Oulu to Joensuu train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Oulu to Joensuu 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 Joensuu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Oulu and Joensuu
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station building.
- Restaurant Rosso Joensuu
- Ravintola Kerubi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel
- Scandic Joensuu
- Hotel GreenStar
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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