How to travel from Oulu to Mikkeli, Finland

The distance between Oulu and Mikkeli is around 447km (278 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Oulu to Mikkeli 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 Mikkeli.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to 7.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Train

Take the train to Mikkeli.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Mikkeli.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance447km (278 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oulu and Mikkeli

There are several options for getting from Oulu to Mikkeli by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €130 ($130).

The distance between Oulu and Mikkeli is around 447km (278 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 380km (236 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Oulu and Mikkeli by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oulu to Mikkeli is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Oulu and Mikkeli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oulu and Mikkeli. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Oulu and Mikkeli with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 25m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Oulu and Mikkeli. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 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 Mikkeli. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oulu to Mikkeli. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Oulu and Mikkeli. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 20m 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 Mikkeli. We recommend that you fly from Oulu (OUL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Mikkeli. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Mikkeli is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) 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 Mikkeli. The distance is around 447km (278 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oulu to Mikkeli is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oulu and Mikkeli

Transport options from Oulu to Mikkeli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€130($130)
5 times a day797km (496 miles)
Fly to Kuopio (KUO), Train4h 25m
€270($270)
every 4 hours1,035km (643 miles)
Bus
6h 20m
€17($17)
twice daily455km (283 miles)
Train
6h 25m
€60($60)
4 times a day500km (311 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€64($64)
on demand447km (278 miles)

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Airports near Mikkeli

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Mikkeli
HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Mikkeli