How much is the bus ticket from Oulu to Helsinki?

The cheapest bus tickets from Oulu to Helsinki start from $27. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Oulu to Helsinki?

The average bus travel time from Oulu to Helsinki is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 542 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Oulu to Helsinki route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Oulu to Helsinki at 11:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.

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

A bus trip from Oulu to Helsinki generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Oulu to Helsinki from $31 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Oulu to Helsinki on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	7:10am	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	6:35am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	8:05pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	8:40pm	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures for Oulu to Helsinki on December 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	8:40pm	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	6:35am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	8:05pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	7:10am	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures for Oulu to Helsinki on December 10
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	8:40pm	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	6:35am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	8:05pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	7:10am	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures for Oulu to Helsinki on December 11
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	8:40pm	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	6:35am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	8:05pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	7:10am	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures for Oulu to Helsinki on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	7:10am	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	6:35am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	8:05pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	8:40pm	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures for Oulu to Helsinki on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	8:40pm	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	6:35am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	8:05pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	7:10am	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures for Oulu to Helsinki on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	7:10am	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	6:35am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	8:05pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	8:40pm	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures for Oulu to Helsinki on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	8:40pm	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	6:35am	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	8:05pm	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:00pm	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	7:10am	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55am	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	9:00pm	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 6:44 AM EET.

Get from Oulu to Helsinki

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8h 10mAverage Duration

542 kmDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,549 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11549 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff 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 Oulu to Helsinki 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 Oulu to Helsinki?
The cheapest bus tickets from Oulu to Helsinki start from $27. The average price for this route is around $38. 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 Oulu to Helsinki?
The average bus travel time from Oulu to Helsinki is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 542 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 7h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Oulu to Helsinki route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 5 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Oulu to Helsinki?
The earliest bus departs from Oulu to Helsinki at 11:55am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oulu to Helsinki?
A bus trip from Oulu to Helsinki generates an estimated 14 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

12-06

$39

12-07

$39

Today

$38

12-09

$38

12-10

$31

12-11

$43

12-12

$37

12-13

$34

The cheapest trip from Oulu to Helsinki was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $61 for a bus ticket from Oulu to Helsinki based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-12-10.