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Tiedekeskus Tietomaa
A science centre focused on northern nature, technology and children’s discovery, with hands-on exhibitions in Tietomaa.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£17
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
1 h 50 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
1 h 50 m
Trains on 18 Sept
2
Distance
111 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tornio to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tornio to Oulu will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 2 trains from Tornio to Oulu, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 111 km distance in an average of 1 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tornio to Oulu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £12.
Distance: 111 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £23 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tornio to Oulu:
A coach is £7 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tornio to Oulu costing on average £12.
Other travel options to Oulu take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 45m.
Tickets start at around £12 compared to roughly £23 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £11. The journey takes 1h 45m versus 1h 41m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with VR.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Tornio to Oulu trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-402 | 7:30 Tornio | 1h30 | 9:00 Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-402 | 7:33 Tornio East railway station | 1h27 | 9:00 Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-408 | 21:55 Tornio | 1h25 | 23:20 Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-408 | 21:58 Tornio East railway station | 1h22 | 23:20 Oulu station | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-276 | 22:16 Tornio East railway station | 1h50 | 0:06 Oulu station | 0 changesdirect |
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Trains from Tornio to Oulu run on average 1 times per day, taking around 1h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £4 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:39, the last at 22:16. The fastest train covers the 111 km distance in 1h 22m.
Distance 111 km |
Average train duration 1h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 22m |
First train 4:39 |
Last train 22:16 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 6 days |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tornio 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.

Most Tornio to Oulu trains use the Tornio-Itäinen to Oulu station pair. Use this guide to compare Tornio and Oulu train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tornio-Itäinen has practical services for this route, including ATM, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
ATMs are available at Tornio-Itäinen.
Available at Tornio-Itäinen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tornio-Itäinen: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Oulu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ravintola Uleåborg 1881, Sokeri-Jussin Kievari
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Oulu. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Oulu. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oulu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oulu: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oulu: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu, Scandic Oulu City, Lapland Hotels Oulu.
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