The distance between Oulu and Lappeenranta is around 556km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Oulu to Lappeenranta by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lappeenranta → Oulu if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Oulu (OUL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lappeenranta.
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Take the train to Tampere then Tikkurila and then to Lappeenranta.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to 3 and then to Keskusta I.
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There are several options for getting from Oulu to Lappeenranta by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 3h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Oulu and Lappeenranta is around 556km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 460km (286 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Oulu and Lappeenranta by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Oulu to Lappeenranta is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Oulu and Lappeenranta, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Oulu and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Oulu to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tampere and Tikkurila. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Oulu and Lappeenranta. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Oulu to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 3. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.
Onni Bus, Orajärven Bussit Oy, J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Oulu and Lappeenranta. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oulu to Lappeenranta. We recommend that you fly from Oulu (OUL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lappeenranta. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Lappeenranta is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 194km (120 miles) from Lappeenranta. Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) 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 Lappeenranta. The distance is around 556km (345 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oulu to Lappeenranta is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €135($135) | hourly | 772km (479 miles) |
Fly to Helsinki, Train | 3h 35m | €40($40) | twice daily | 772km (480 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €110($110) | every 3 hours | 888km (552 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 50m | €50($50) | 6 times a week | 570km (354 miles) |
Bus via Vesmanninmäki 2 | 8h 50m | €49($49) | 6 times a week | 570km (354 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €120($120) | on demand | 556km (345 miles) |
Onni Bus
Orajärven Bussit Oy
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Lappeenranta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.