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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Oulu to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £19 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, while a flight costs an average of £157.
Distance: 539 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£46 Average Price | £19 Average Price Cheapest | £157 Average Price | £104 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 1m Average total duration 7h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 53m Average total duration 8h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 1h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Oulu to Helsinki, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Oulu to Helsinki:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average £46.
A coach is £138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average £157.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Coach takes on average 8h 53m.
Tickets start at around £46 compared to roughly £104 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £59. The journey takes 7h 31m versus 7h 14m 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.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Helsinki from Oulu by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Oulu to Helsinki is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Helsinki are Tampere, Tallinn, Porvoo, Turku and Lahti. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Helsinki on Omio.
Tampere is a Finnish lakeside city known for its industrial heritage, sauna culture and easy-going atmosphere. Red-brick mills by the Tammerkoski rapids now frame museums, cafés and a lively cultural scene.
Tallinn is Estonia’s capital, best known for its well-preserved medieval Old Town and Baltic seaside setting. Historic towers and cobbled lanes sit alongside creative districts and a modern culture shaped by design and technology.
Turku, Finland’s oldest city, is known for its Aura river setting, medieval roots and strong maritime character. Its castle, cathedral and lively student life give the city a historic feel that still feels relaxed and current.
Lahti is a lakeside Finnish city known for winter sports, design and green innovation. Its Ski Jumping Hills, Sibelius Hall and easy access to forests and water give it a relaxed, active feel.
Travel to Helsinki 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 Oulu to Helsinki.
This is compared to other travel options from Oulu to Helsinki:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average £46.
A coach is £138 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Oulu to Helsinki costing on average £157.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 1m.
Coach takes on average 8h 53m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Oulu and Helsinki as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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