How to travel from Oulu to Lappeenranta, Finland

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.

6 routes found

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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Oulu (OUL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Tampere then Tikkurila and then to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to 3 and then to Keskusta I.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Lappeenranta.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance556km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oulu and Lappeenranta

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oulu and Lappeenranta

Transport options from Oulu to Lappeenranta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€135($135)
hourly772km (479 miles)
Fly to Helsinki, Train3h 35m
€40($40)
twice daily772km (480 miles)
Train
7h 25m
€110($110)
every 3 hours888km (552 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 50m
€50($50)
6 times a week570km (354 miles)
Bus via Vesmanninmäki 28h 50m
€49($49)
6 times a week570km (354 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€120($120)
on demand556km (345 miles)

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Airports near Lappeenranta

The following major airports near Lappeenranta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
194km (120 miles) from Lappeenranta
KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Lappeenranta
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
248km (154 miles) from Lappeenranta