Express · No. IC 55
VR IC Helsinki–Oulu train timings
VR IC Helsinki–Oulu timetable
4 stops · scheduled times| # | Station | Arrives | Departs | Halt | Km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Helsinki Päärautatieasema | — | 07:00 | 0 | |
| 2 | Tampere Rautatieasema | 08:30 | 08:33 | 3 min | 187 |
| 3 | Jyväskylä Rautatieasema | 09:52 | 09:55 | 3 min | 348 |
| 4 | Oulu Rautatieasema | 11:30 | — | 607 |
Published timetable, local time. “+1d” means the next day. Delays and platform changes are announced by Finland's national railway on the day.
VR IC Helsinki–Oulu: Helsinki to Oulu
VR IC Helsinki–Oulu (IC 55) is an express train run by Finland's national railway between Helsinki Päärautatieasema and Oulu Rautatieasema. The full journey covers 607 km and takes 4h 30m, with 2 intermediate stops.
It leaves Helsinki Päärautatieasema at 07:00 and reaches Oulu Rautatieasema at 11:30. It runs every day. On the way it stops at Tampere Rautatieasema and Jyväskylä Rautatieasema.
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.
How to book VR IC Helsinki–Oulu tickets
Tickets are sold by Finland's national railway at stations and, where available, on its website.
VR IC Helsinki–Oulu: common questions
- What time does VR IC Helsinki–Oulu leave Helsinki?
- VR IC Helsinki–Oulu departs Helsinki Päärautatieasema at 07:00 and arrives at Oulu Rautatieasema at 11:30. Times are the published timetable in local time.
- How long does VR IC Helsinki–Oulu take from Helsinki to Oulu?
- The scheduled journey time is 4h 30m for 607 km.
- Which stations does VR IC Helsinki–Oulu stop at?
- VR IC Helsinki–Oulu calls at Helsinki Päärautatieasema, Tampere Rautatieasema, Jyväskylä Rautatieasema and Oulu Rautatieasema.
- Does VR IC Helsinki–Oulu run every day?
- Yes, VR IC Helsinki–Oulu runs daily.