VR Intercity 55 connects Helsinki Päärautatieasema to Oulu, the largest city in northern Finland. Covering 607 km, the journey takes around 4h30m through the Finnish lake district and northern forests. Oulu is a major tech hub and gateway to Finnish Lapland.
| # | Station | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki Päärautatieasema Helsinki | Start | 07:00 |
| 2 | Tampere Rautatieasema Tampere | 08:30 | 08:33 |
| 3 | Jyväskylä Rautatieasema Jyväskylä | 09:52 | 09:55 |
| 4 | Oulu Rautatieasema Oulu | 11:30 | End |
Timetable data is sourced from official Finland railways records and may vary due to delays or seasonal changes. Always verify with the official operator before travelling.
VR Intercity 55 connects Helsinki Päärautatieasema to Oulu, the largest city in northern Finland. Covering 607 km, the journey takes around 4h30m through the Finnish lake district and northern forests. Oulu is a major tech hub and gateway to Finnish Lapland.
The train runs on every day of the week. The full route covers 4 stops with a total journey time of approximately 4h 30m.
Available travel classes include Economy, Extra. Fares start from EUR 19 for Economy.
Passengers are advised to arrive at the station at least 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time to locate the correct platform and coach.
Standard seating, most affordable class
Reserved seating
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VR IC Helsinki–Oulu departs at 07:00 and arrives at the final destination at 11:30. Total journey time is approximately 4h 30m. Always verify current timings with Finland Railways before travelling.
VR IC Helsinki–Oulu fares start from approximately 19 (economy class). Book at official website for the latest prices.
Book VR IC Helsinki–Oulu tickets at official website, the official Finland Railways booking portal. Tickets are also available at station booking offices. Book in advance for popular routes and holiday periods.
VR IC Helsinki–Oulu makes 4 stops. The route starts at Helsinki Päärautatieasema and ends at Oulu Rautatieasema. Major intermediate stops include Tampere Rautatieasema, Jyväskylä Rautatieasema.
Check the running days shown in the hero section on this page. Some routes run daily, others run on selected days only. Always verify the current running schedule on the Finland Railways website or app before booking.