How much is the bus ticket from Helsinki to Oulu?

The cheapest bus tickets from Helsinki to Oulu start from $27. The average price for this route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Helsinki to Oulu?

The average bus travel time from Helsinki to Oulu is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 539 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Helsinki to Oulu route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Helsinki to Oulu?

The earliest bus departs from Helsinki to Oulu at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Helsinki to Oulu?

A bus trip from Helsinki to Oulu generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Helsinki to Oulu from $36 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Helsinki to Oulu on December 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50pm	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	7:30pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	8h 35m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures for Helsinki to Oulu on December 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures for Helsinki to Oulu on December 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures for Helsinki to Oulu on December 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures for Helsinki to Oulu on December 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures for Helsinki to Oulu on December 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures for Helsinki to Oulu on December 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	8:30pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	4:05am	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00am	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	7:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

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Get from Helsinki to Oulu

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 35mAverage Duration

539 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,676 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11676 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $27

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Helsinki to Oulu by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Helsinki to Oulu?
The cheapest bus tickets from Helsinki to Oulu start from $27. The average price for this route is around $43. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Helsinki to Oulu?
The average bus travel time from Helsinki to Oulu is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 539 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Helsinki to Oulu route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 6 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Helsinki to Oulu?
The earliest bus departs from Helsinki to Oulu at 10:00am. And the latest bus departs at 10:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Helsinki to Oulu?
A bus trip from Helsinki to Oulu generates an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-19

$115

12-20

$138

Today

$40

12-22

$101

12-23

$58

12-24

$40

12-25

$40

12-26

$40

The cheapest trip from Helsinki to Oulu was searched and found on Dec 26, 2025 with a price of $40

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Helsinki to Oulu, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $40 to $138 for a bus ticket from Helsinki to Oulu based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $40 which is on 2025-12-26.