Oulu to Oslo by bus
Oslo lies 942 km (585 mi) south-west of Oulu, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 1,149 km (714 mi) of road.
| Oulu | Oslo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Norway |
| Population | 216,066 | 1.1 million |
| Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) |
| Postal codes | 90100–90800 | 0001–1295 |
Clocks in Oslo are 1 h behind Oulu right now, so a 17 h 9 min journey lands only 16 h 9 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Oslo
Crossing from Finland into Norway: money changes from the Euro to the Krone (NOK); the dialling code becomes +47; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book buses from Oulu to Oslo
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Staying in Oslo
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Oslo. Of the 329 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (165), and 8 are five-star. Across 178 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 411,976 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Oslo from Oulu?
942 km (585 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Oulu; by road roughly 1,149 km (714 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oulu to Oslo by bus?
About 17 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oulu and Oslo?
Oslo is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Oslo against Europe/Helsinki).
What currency do I need in Oslo?
The Krone (NOK).
Where can I stay in Oslo?
Our booking partner lists 621 places to stay in Oslo, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.