The distance between Oulu and Lahti is around 506km (314 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oulu to Lahti by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Oulu (OUL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lahti.
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Take the train to Tampere then Riihimäki and then to Lahti.
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Take the bus to 7.
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+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Oulu to Lahti by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Oulu and Lahti is around 506km (314 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 448km (278 miles)
It takes around 2h 30m to get from Oulu and Lahti by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oulu to Lahti is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Oulu and Lahti, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oulu and Lahti. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs every 3 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oulu and Lahti with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 8h 20m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Oulu and Lahti. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Oulu and Lahti. It typically takes around 6h 40m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Oulu and Lahti with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 6h 40m.
Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Oulu and Lahti. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oulu to Lahti. We recommend that you fly from Oulu (OUL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lahti. instead which will take 2h 30m.
The closest major airport to Lahti is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 83km (52 miles) from Lahti. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Oulu and Lahti. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oulu to Lahti is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 30m | €120($120) | hourly | 627km (390 miles) |
Fly to Helsinki, Train | 2h 40m | €25($25) | twice daily | 627km (390 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 35m | €85($85) | every 3 hours | 658km (409 miles) |
Train to Lahti | 8h 20m | €75($75) | 4 times a day | 671km (417 miles) |
Bus | 6h 40m | €16($16) | every 4 hours | 509km (317 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €105($105) | on demand | 506km (314 miles) |
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Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
The following major airports near Lahti offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.