How much is the bus ticket from Oulu to Helsinki?

The cheapest bus tickets from Oulu to Helsinki start at R 329. The average price for this route is around R 477. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Oulu to Helsinki?

The average bus journey time from Oulu to Helsinki is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 539 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oulu to Helsinki?

The earliest bus departs from Oulu to Helsinki at 11:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:00.

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

A bus trip from Oulu to Helsinki produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Oulu to Helsinki from R 385 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Oulu to Helsinki on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	07:10	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	06:35	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 30m	07:30	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures from Oulu to Helsinki on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	20:40	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	06:35	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	20:05	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	07:10	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	21:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures from Oulu to Helsinki on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	20:40	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	06:35	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	20:05	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	07:10	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	21:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures from Oulu to Helsinki on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	20:40	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	06:35	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	20:05	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	07:10	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	21:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures from Oulu to Helsinki on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	20:40	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	06:35	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	20:05	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	07:10	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	21:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures from Oulu to Helsinki on 20 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	20:40	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	06:35	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	20:05	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	07:10	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	21:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures from Oulu to Helsinki on 21 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	07:10	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	06:35	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	20:05	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	20:40	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	21:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Next departures from Oulu to Helsinki on 22 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	07:10	Kampin metroasema	Cheapest
Bus	23:00	Oulu, Bus station	7h 35m	06:35	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	Fastest
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 10m	20:05	Helsinki-Vantaa Airport	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	8h 45m	20:40	Kampin metroasema	No tags
Bus	11:55	Oulu, Bus station	9h 5m	21:00	Helsinki, Ferry Terminal 2	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 9:53 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 R 329, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

8h 10mAverage duration

539 kmDistance

13kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 619 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11619 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at R 329

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Oulu to Helsinki by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 329. The average price for this route is around R 477. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Oulu to Helsinki?
The average bus journey time from Oulu to Helsinki is 8h 10m, covering a distance of 539 km. The fastest bus gets 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 is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Oulu to Helsinki?
The earliest bus departs from Oulu to Helsinki at 11:55. And the latest bus departs at 23:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Oulu to Helsinki?
A bus trip from Oulu to Helsinki produces an estimated 13 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

13/12

R 624

14/12

R 489

Today

R 395

16/12

R 395

17/12

R 395

18/12

R 385

19/12

R 394

20/12

R 437

The cheapest trip from Oulu to Helsinki was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of R 385

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 R 385 to R 956 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 R 385, which is on 2025-12-18.