How to get from Oulu to Helsinki
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Oulu to Helsinki. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 522 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €37, on Wed, Sep 9.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
522 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €58Checked Sep 8 | 1hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €16Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 10h 50m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€58Checked Sep 81h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€16Omio catalogue, Sep 910h 50m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Oulu to Helsinki: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Oulu Airport → Helsinki Vantaaflight
Finnair·1h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Oulu to Helsinki
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€80October 2026
€77Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FinnairOulu Airport-Helsinki VantaaSee live options and dates →
FlixBusOulu-Heinola, Heinola-HelsinkiBook →On this route you travel with Finnair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Oulu to Helsinki works
Start with a Finnair flight from Oulunsalo to Helsinki, about 1h. In total it's roughly €58 over 1h, direct, no transfers.
Oulu to Helsinki: common questions
How long does it take to get from Oulu to Helsinki?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Helsinki from Oulu?
About 522 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Oulu to Helsinki cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €37 to €136. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Oulu to Helsinki?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h.
How long is the flight from Oulu to Helsinki?
About 1h, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Oulu and Helsinki?
Oulu is OUL and Helsinki is HEL, so this route is usually written OUL to HEL.
Which operators run Oulu to Helsinki?
On this route you travel with Finnair, FlixBus.
Can you get from Oulu to Helsinki without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 24m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Oulu to Helsinki?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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