The distance between Rovaniemi and Oulu is around 210km (130 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Rovaniemi to Oulu by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Oulu → Rovaniemi if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Oulu.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to Lin Hamina and then to Pekuri E.
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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There are several options for getting from Rovaniemi to Oulu by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €30 ($30).
The distance between Rovaniemi and Oulu is around 210km (130 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 166km (103 miles)
It takes around 2h 25m to get from Rovaniemi and Oulu by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Rovaniemi to Oulu is to take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €30 ($30).
The cheapest way to travel between Rovaniemi and Oulu, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Rovaniemi and Oulu. It typically takes around 2h 25m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Rovaniemi and Oulu with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 25m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Rovaniemi and Oulu. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 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 Rovaniemi and Oulu. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rovaniemi and Oulu with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 45m.
Onni Bus, Oulun joukkoliikenne, Koskilinjat Oy and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Rovaniemi and Oulu. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rovaniemi to Oulu. We recommend that you take the train to Oulu. instead which will take 2h 25m.
The closest major airport to Oulu is Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Oulu. Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) and Kuusamo Airport (KAO) (KAO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Rovaniemi and Oulu. The distance is around 222km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rovaniemi to Oulu is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €30 ($30).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2h 25m | €30($30) | every 3 hours | 210km (130 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 20m | €18($18) | 5 times a week | 227km (141 miles) |
Bus to Oulu linja-autoasema, lähtölaituri | 3h 45m | €40($40) | once daily | 225km (140 miles) |
Drive | 2h 55m | €32($32) | on demand | 222km (138 miles) |
Onni Bus
Oulun joukkoliikenne
Koskilinjat Oy
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Oulu offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.