Oulu Railway Station
Located right in the center of Oulu, in the Vaara district, is Oulu Railway Station. It is one of the best ways to travel around the country. There are also other options, such as the Oulu bus, which is located right in front of the station and takes you on long-distance journeys.
However, if you want to experience the unique experience that Oulu railway station in Finland offers, read on! Here is all the information you need!
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It’s easy to get to Oulu train station, as you already know it’s located in the Vaara district. We’ve also given you directions with this location map.
Additionally, you can view the Oulu railway station area map on the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency website. You can check it here.
Oulu railway station has 3 platforms and 7 tracks to take you to your desired destination. The preceding station is Seinäjoki, and the next is Kempele, which goes to Helsinki. However, you can also use this transportation service to the following places in the country:
- Hanko
- Helsinki
- Turku
- Kouvola
- Tampere
- Pori
- Parkano
- Mikkeli
- Parikkala
- Jyväskylä
- Joensuu
- Kuopio
- Vaasa
- Lieksa
- Iisalmi
- Kokkola
- Kajaani
- Kemi
- Kemijärvi
- Kolari
Station Configuration
- 3 platforms
- 7 tracks total
- Previous station: Seinäjoki
- Next station: Kempele (to Helsinki)
Major Destinations
- Helsinki (south)
- Rovaniemi (north)
- Kolari (far north)
- Eastern Finland routes
Northern Hub
One of Finland’s most important northern railway stations with connections throughout the country.
If you want to know train arrival times to Oulu, below are different links where you can check them. It is very important to use different websites, as sometimes some of them may be outdated.
Most of them use the same data, as Digitraffic has a database that other users can use to make applications like these.
If you want to check train arrivals, click on the different links and you’ll see, for example, the train number, arrival time and the track the train arrives on. On some platforms you’ll also see the train’s route or the train’s departure point. After that, you’ll see which trains are scheduled to arrive next. However, I recommend checking the schedules or routes from the official vr.fi website, which we also leave below.
Check the links below:
Finland’s railway network is extensive, and it allows you to travel to many different destinations across the country. If you want to check train schedules and departures from this station, you can use VR’s website or mobile app. Since it’s the official source and page. However, there are other sources as well, which we’ll look at now.
On VR’s website you’ll find an easy search function to check train schedules and departures. You can enter Oulu as your departure point and the search function will give you all possible options. You can select the train you want and check its schedules and possible connections.
If you want to check train departure times on your mobile phone, you can download the VR mobile app. With the app, you can check train departure times and departures anytime, anywhere. You can also buy train tickets directly through the app.
Remember to check train schedules well in advance so you can plan your trip as well as possible. You can also check exceptional train schedules and routes if available.
Traveling by train is an environmentally friendly and comfortable way to travel in Finland. So don’t miss your next train and enjoy the journey!
Don’t forget to check different pages or simply go to the official website to avoid schedule errors and train delays.
If you want to know train departures from this station, you can also check the following links:
This railway station offers both short and long distance tickets depending on where you want to travel. As everywhere in Finland, the earlier you buy a ticket, the more likely you are to get a better price. This of course also depends on what type of train ticket you want to buy. Below we’ll tell you a bit about the options. See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Series tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Escort ticket (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
The tickets mentioned above can be purchased from ticket machines located in different parts of the station. You can ask station staff where they are located. They are of course located inside the station building.
On the other hand, you can download the VR Matkalla app. It allows you to manage almost all Oulu station services. It is available on the App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android.
Waiting Room Hours
Daily: 7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Monday to Sunday
Here are the different places where you can park near Oulu station. From free parking in front of the station, where there may not necessarily be a parking space, to paid parking lots where parking your car is no problem. Below you’ll see the main options.
Rautatienkatu 11A Parking
The main parking lot is in front of the station, where you can park your vehicle without problems. If it’s full, we’ll look at other options near Oulu station.
KIVISYDÄN – Central Parking Facility (5 min walk)
Did you know that the KIVISYDÄN parking facility is just a five-minute walk from Oulu railway station?
KIVISYDÄN is a centralized parking solution located beneath the Rotuaari pedestrian street. KIVISYDÄN provides cleaner street space for people, brings a new kind of service and parking culture to the city, pulsates vitality to the city center and speeds up other downtown development and construction projects. You can drive in and out of KIVISYDÄN via two different routes. KIVISYDÄN is open every day, 24 hours. KIVISYDÄN has a total of 900 parking spaces and six separate elevator connections that provide access to the pedestrian street and Otto Karhi Park.
- Hallituskatu 1, Market Square ramp – located on Hallituskatu at the market square
- Hallituskatu 20, Hallituskatu ramp – accessed from Uusikatu at the corner of Otto Karhi Park
KIVISYDÄN also has various services, such as a photo gallery and information displays. Parking prices vary depending on the parking time and possible agreements with companies. Long-term parking is also available.
KIVISYDÄN Parking Prices:
| Parking Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 1st hour | €2.50 |
| Continuation rate | €1.10 / 30 min periods |
| Max daily charge | €30.00 |
| 5-day parking (pre-purchased) | €60.00 |
| Weekly ticket (valid 5 days) | €60.00 |
| Contract parking Mon-Fri | €160.00 / month |
| Contract parking Mon-Sun | €200.00 / month |
Parking prices include the option to pay with coins, bills and payment cards. Long-term parking is available in the form of weekly tickets and contract parking. Companies can purchase an agreement entitling them to parking Mon-Fri or Mon-Sun, and the minimum contract period is three months.
Rautatienkatu 12 Parking
Rata-aukio 2 Parking
Auto-Train Loading Service Available
If you didn’t know, your car can travel on the train with you. The car parking space is located on the east side of the railyard, at Ratajatu 6, 90100 Oulu. There is an additional charge for this service, which you will know when you book the service or through the mobile app.
If you plan to take your vehicle with you, we recommend considering the following:
- Arrive 30 minutes before the loading time starts
- Hand over keys 30 minutes before the loading time indicated on the ticket directly at the platform office in the station building on platform 1
- Print the ticket and attach it to the keys. You can also add personal information about the owner (name, phone number, destination station…) and the car (make, model, registration number…)
Key Delivery Schedule:
- Monday to Friday 7:30-10:00 AM – Phone: 040 8645 122
- Monday to Friday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM – Phone: 040 8645 122
- Saturday and Sunday 7:30 AM-12:00 PM – Phone: 040 8645 122
- Monday to Sunday 7:00-8:30 PM – Phone: 040 8645 122
Luggage Lockers Available
If you don’t want to take your luggage with you to the station (restaurants, toilets, etc.), you can use luggage lockers. They allow you to store your luggage for a set period of time. Of course, it’s stored under lock and key that only you have.
You can get it back at any time, either before or after the time you requested to keep it locked. However, note that the price does not depend on the length of the trip but on the size of the suitcase, and you can check this service with the Oulu station staff!
Modern Locker System: The new storage locker no longer uses keys, but the customer receives a numeric code that can be used to open the locker. Different lockers are available at different stations, and the storage price varies between €2-4 depending on the size of the lockers.
Pricing at Oulu: VR luggage storage lockers are the same size at most stations. A large suitcase fits in the 60-centimeter height. Storage costs €2 in Oulu (€3-4 at Helsinki Central Station).
Address
Oulu Railway Station
Rautatienkatu 11 A
90100 Oulu, Finland
Opening Hours
Monday to Sunday
7:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Phone Numbers
Customer Service: 0100 3232
Tickets: 0600 41 900
International: +358 923 192 902
Group Services: 0600 19009