What is the cheapest way to get from Oulu to Alta?

The cheapest way to get from Oulu to Alta is to train and bus and drive which costs kr 1000 - kr 1600 and takes 12h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Oulu to Alta?

The fastest way to get from Oulu to Alta is to drive which takes 8h 38m and costs kr 1400 - kr 2200.

Is there a direct bus between Oulu and Alta?

No, there is no direct bus from Oulu station to Alta. However, there are services departing from Oulu Bus Station and arriving at Alta Helsesenter via Rovaniemi bussterminal, Storfjord kirke and Storslett sentrum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Oulu to Alta?

The distance between Oulu and Alta is 668 km. The road distance is 678.7 km.

How do I travel from Oulu to Alta without a car?

The best way to get from Oulu to Alta without a car is to train and bus which takes 18h 26m and costs kr 2900 - kr 4500.

How long does it take to get from Oulu to Alta?

It takes approximately 12h 14m to get from Oulu to Alta, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oulu to Alta bus from?

Oulu to Alta bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Oulu Bus Station.

Where does the Oulu to Alta bus arrive?

Oulu to Alta bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rovaniemi Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Oulu and Alta?

Alta is 1h behind Oulu. It is currently 4:03 AM in Oulu and 3:03 AM in Alta.

Can I drive from Oulu to Alta?

Yes, the driving distance between Oulu to Alta is 679 km. It takes approximately 8h 38m to drive from Oulu to Alta.

Where can I stay near Alta?

There are 47+ hotels available in Alta.

Oulu to Alta - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Oulu to Alta 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, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Oulu to Kolari
2. Take the bus from Rautatieasema to Muonio SEO
3. Take the bus from Muonion Matkahuolto to Hetta
4. Drive from Hetta to Stornes
5. Take the bus from Stornes to Granshagen170
12h 14m
kr 1,049–1,576
Drive 678.7 km
1. Drive from Oulu to Alta678.7 km
8h 38m
kr 1,465–2,116
Train, fly to Alta
1. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
2. Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Alta (ALF)RVN - ALF
11h 16m
kr 2,743–5,351
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi bussterminal to Storfjord kirke106
3. Take the bus from Storfjord kirke to Olderdalen ferjekai920
4. Take the bus from Olderdalen ferjekai to Maskinsvingen150
18h 26m
kr 2,903–4,491
Bus
1. Take the bus from Oulu Bus Station to Rovaniemi Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi bussterminal to Storfjord kirke106
3. Take the bus from Storfjord kirke to Storslett terminal920
4. Take the bus from Storslett sentrum to Alta Helsesenter190
18h 37m
kr 2,463–3,672
Bus via Kilpisjärvi camping center
1. Take the bus from Linnankatu 9 to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha
2. Take the bus from Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha to Retkeilykeskus piha
3. Take the bus from Kilpisjärvi camping center to Storfjord kirke106
4. Take the bus from Hatteng to Olderdalen919
5. Take the bus from Olderdalen sentrum to Maskinsvingen150
20h
kr 2,943–4,335
Train, fly to Tromsø Airport, Langnes, bus
1. Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
2. Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Tromsø Airport, Langnes (TOS)RVN - TOS
3. Take the bus from Tromsø Prostneset to Maskinsvingen
14h 36m
kr 3,632–6,531

Oulu to Alta by train, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

18h 26mAverage Duration

kr 2,903Cheapest Price

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Distance: 667.8 km
Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Oulu, Finland and Alta, Norway?

You can take a bus from Oulu Bus Station to Alta Helsesenter via Rovaniemi bussterminal, Storfjord kirke, and Storslett sentrum in around 18h 37m.

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