What is the cheapest way to get from Oulainen to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Oulainen to Helsinki is to train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 5h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oulainen to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Oulainen to Helsinki is to train and fly which takes 3h 56m and costs €160 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Oulainen and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct bus from Oulainen to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Oulainen and arriving at Hki linja-autoasema, 30-35 via Kärsämäki E. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Oulainen and Helsinki?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Oulainen and arriving at Helsinki Central Station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 28m.

How far is it from Oulainen to Helsinki?

The distance between Oulainen and Helsinki is 578 km. The road distance is 532.8 km.

How do I travel from Oulainen to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Oulainen to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €45 - €85.

How long does it take to get from Oulainen to Helsinki?

The train from Oulainen to Helsinki Central takes 5h 28m including transfers and departs five times a day.

Where do I catch the Oulainen to Helsinki bus from?

Oulainen to Helsinki bus services, operated by Wiimax, depart from Oulainen station.

Where do I catch the Oulainen to Helsinki train from?

Oulainen to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Oulainen station.

Train or bus from Oulainen to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Oulainen to Helsinki is to train which takes 5h 28m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 53m.

Where does the Oulainen to Helsinki bus arrive?

Oulainen to Helsinki bus services, operated by Wiimax, arrive at Kärsämäki E station.

Where does the Oulainen to Helsinki train arrive?

Oulainen to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki Central Station.

Can I drive from Oulainen to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Oulainen to Helsinki is 533 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Oulainen to Helsinki.

How do I get a train ticket from Oulainen to Helsinki?

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Oulainen to Helsinki - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Oulainen to Helsinki by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Oulainen to Helsinki Central StationIc 38 / ...
5h 28m
€45–85
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oulainen to Kärsämäki EKalajoki - Merijärvi - Oulainen - Annonen - Haapavesi - Kytökylä - Atittokylä - Kärsämäki / ...
2. Take the bus from Kärsämäki E to Hki linja-autoasema, 30-35Ob4
8h 53m
Drive 532.8 km
1. Drive from Oulainen to Helsinki532.8 km
6h 18m
€98–141
Train to Oulu Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oulainen to Oulu
2. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)OUL - HEL
4h 34m
€90–218
Train to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Oulainen to Kokkola
2. Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)KOK - HEL
3h 56m
€160–247

Oulainen to Helsinki by train

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Distance: 578.3 km
Duration: 5h 28m

What companies run services between Oulainen, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Oulainen to Helsinki Central Station 5 times a day. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 5h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Oulainen to Hki linja-autoasema, 30-35 via Kärsämäki E in around 8h 53m.

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