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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Vantaa to Oulu
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€35
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€53
Fastest journey on Sep 18
8 h 9 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
8 h 26 m
Trains on Sep 18
5
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vantaa to Oulu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vantaa to Oulu will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 trains from Vantaa to Oulu, including 5 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 525 km distance in an average of 8 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 9 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 8 h 41 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.
9:31 AM8h14Vantaa5:45 PMOulu€351One-way0 transfers- 8:59 PM8h09Vantaa5:08 AMOulu€531One-way0 transfers
- 7:09 PM8h33Vantaa3:42 AMOulu€591One-way0 transfers
- 6:09 PM8h33Vantaa2:42 AMOulu€591One-way0 transfers
- 8:16 PM8h41Vantaa4:57 AMOulu€601One-way0 transfers
- 8:59 PM8h09Vantaa5:08 AMOulu€531One-way0 transfers
- 9:31 AM8h14Vantaa5:45 PMOulu€351One-way0 transfers
- 7:09 PM8h33Vantaa3:42 AMOulu€591One-way0 transfers
- 6:09 PM8h33Vantaa2:42 AMOulu€591One-way0 transfers
- 8:16 PM8h41Vantaa4:57 AMOulu€601One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vantaa to Oulu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vantaa to Oulu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €28 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €28, while a flight costs an average of €123.
Distance: 525 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€34 Average price | €28 Average price Cheapest | €123 Average price | €116 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 46m Average total duration 6h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 51m Average total duration 8h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vantaa to Oulu:
A bus is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vantaa to Oulu costing on average €34.
A bus is €95 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vantaa to Oulu costing on average €123.
Other travel options to Oulu take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 16m.
Bus takes on average 8h 21m.
Live departures
Vantaa to Oulu train times
The table below shows live departures for Vantaa to Oulu trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOL-8613 · IC-21 · JLA-2105B | 6:29 AM Hiekkaharju railway station | 6h21 | 12:50 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-21 · JLA-2105B | 6:36 AM Tikkurila | 6h14 | 12:50 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9074 · IC-63 · JLA-2511B | 8:24 AM Hiekkaharju railway station | 9h06 | 5:30 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
| LOL-8629 · IC-23 · JLA-2305B | 8:29 AM Hiekkaharju railway station | 6h21 | 2:50 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-63 · JLA-2511B | 8:31 AM Tikkurila | 8h59 | 5:30 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-23 · JLA-2305B | 8:36 AM Tikkurila | 6h14 | 2:50 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-8645 · SP-33 · JLA-3308B | 10:29 AM Hiekkaharju railway station | 5h56 | 4:25 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
| SP-33 · JLA-3308B | 10:36 AM Tikkurila | 5h49 | 4:25 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9140 · IC-65 | 11:24 AM Hiekkaharju railway station | 8h21 | 7:45 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-65 | 11:31 AM Tikkurila | 8h14 | 7:45 PM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-8661 · IC-25 · JLA-2501B | 12:29 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 5h41 | 6:10 PM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
| IC-25 · JLA-2501B | 12:36 PM Tikkurila | 5h34 | 6:10 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-8669 · IC-37 | 1:29 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 6h12 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-37 | 1:36 PM Tikkurila | 6h05 | 7:41 PM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9200 · IC-67 | 2:24 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 8h46 | 11:10 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-8677 · IC-27 | 2:29 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 5h43 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-67 | 2:31 PM Tikkurila | 8h39 | 11:10 PM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-27 | 2:36 PM Tikkurila | 5h36 | 8:12 PM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9214 · SP-39 | 3:04 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 5h32 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| SP-39 | 3:10 PM Tikkurila | 5h26 | 8:36 PM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-8693 · IC-51 | 4:29 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 5h46 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-51 | 4:36 PM Tikkurila | 5h39 | 10:15 PM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-8709 · IC-29 | 6:29 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 5h47 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-29 | 6:36 PM Tikkurila | 5h40 | 12:16 AM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9320 · PYO-265 | 8:24 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 8h20 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-8725 · S-53 · PYO-265 | 8:29 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 8h15 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 2 transfers | |
| PYO-265 | 8:30 PM Tikkurila | 8h14 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-53 · PYO-265 | 8:36 PM Tikkurila | 8h08 | 4:44 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-18752 · PYO-273 | 11:49 PM Hiekkaharju railway station | 8h19 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 1 transfer | |
| PYO-273 | 11:59 PM Tikkurila | 8h09 | 8:08 AM Oulu station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vantaa to Oulu
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Trains from Vantaa to Oulu run on average 37 times per day, taking around 6h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €12 if you book in advance.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 525 km distance in 5h 34m.
Distance 525 km |
Average train duration 6h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price €12 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 5h 34m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Trains from Vantaa to Oulu
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vantaa 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vantaa to Oulu
Most Vantaa to Oulu trains use the Lentoasema to Oulu station pair. Use this guide to compare Vantaa and Oulu train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Vantaa station do trains to Oulu leave from?
Getting to Tikkurila from Vantaa city centre
Tikkurila train station facilities and services
Tikkurila 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Tikkurila, Amarillo Vantaa
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tikkurila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Tikkurila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tikkurila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tikkurila: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tikkurila: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Original Sokos Hotel Vantaa, Break Sokos Hotel Flamingo, Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress.
Getting to Hiekkaharju from Vantaa city centre
Hiekkaharju train station facilities and services
Hiekkaharju has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Hiekkaharju.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Hiekkaharju: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Hiekkaharju: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Hiekkaharju: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Getting to Malmi from Vantaa city centre
Malmi train station facilities and services
Malmi has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Malmi.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malmi: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Malmi: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malmi: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Oulu station do trains from Vantaa arrive at?
Getting to Oulu from Oulu city centre
Oulu train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Ravintola Uleåborg 1881, Sokeri-Jussin Kievari
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Oulu. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Oulu. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Oulu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Oulu: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Oulu: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel, Oulu, Scandic Oulu City, Lapland Hotels Oulu.
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