How much is the bus ticket from Helsinki to Oulu?

The cheapest coach tickets from Helsinki to Oulu start from £16. The average price for this route is around £23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Helsinki to Oulu?

The average bus journey time from Helsinki to Oulu is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 335 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Helsinki to Oulu?

The earliest bus departs from Helsinki to Oulu at 10:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.

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

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

Bus Helsinki to Oulu from £13 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Helsinki to Oulu on 9 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:50	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:20	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Helsinki to Oulu on 10 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:50	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:20	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Helsinki to Oulu on 11 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	19:50	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Helsinki to Oulu on 12 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:50	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:20	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Helsinki to Oulu on 13 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	19:50	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:20	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Next departures from Helsinki to Oulu on 16 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20	Kampin metroasema	8h 40m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	Cheapest
Bus	20:30	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	7h 35m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	Fastest
Bus	10:55	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	8h 5m	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	19:50	Kampin metroasema	8h 15m	04:05	Oulu, Bus station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	9h	19:00	Oulu, Bus station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 00:09 EET.

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 £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6bus per day

8h 35mAverage duration

335 milesDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,971 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11971 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £16

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Helsinki to Oulu

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

How much is the bus ticket from Helsinki to Oulu?
The cheapest coach tickets from Helsinki to Oulu start from £16. The average price for this route is around £23. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Helsinki to Oulu?
The average bus journey time from Helsinki to Oulu is 8h 35m, covering a distance of 335 miles. The fastest bus can take 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Helsinki to Oulu?
The earliest bus departs from Helsinki to Oulu at 10:00. And the latest bus departs at 22:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Helsinki to Oulu?
A bus journey from Helsinki to Oulu produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice 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

07/01

£19

08/01

£19

Today

£19

10/01

£18

11/01

£17

12/01

£15

13/01

£14

14/01

£14

The cheapest trip from Helsinki to Oulu was searched and found on 13 Jan 2026 with a price of £14

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 £14 to £27 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 £14, which is on 2026-01-13.