Haapavesi is located in the Northern Ostrobothnia region and is easily accessible from several directions:

• By car: Via Highway 4 (Valtatie 4) through Pulkkila (from the north) or Kärsämäki (from the south).
• From train stations: Oulainen and Ylivieska.

Distances from Haapavesi:

• Oulu: 125 km
• Helsinki: 515 km
• Highway 4 (Pulkkila or Kärsämäki): 35 km
• Ylivieska Railway Station: 45 km

Transportation During the Summer 2026 Festival

Bus Services

Ylivieska–Haapavesi
Sun 19:20–20:05
Mon–Fri 17:00–17:45

Haapavesi–Ylivieska
Mon–Fri 12:00–12:45
Sun 15:15–16:00

Oulu–Haapavesi
Mon–Fri 13:00–15:05

Haapavesi–Oulu
Mon–Fri 07:30–09:40

Please buy your bus tickets well in advance – no later than the previous day at matkahuolto.fi. This allows the bus operator to reserve a large enough vehicle so that everyone can fit on board.

On-Demand Taxi Services (Kutsutaksi)
Ylivieska–Haapavesi 
Sun klo 14.50–15.25
Fri  klo 19.05–19.45
Fri klo 21.05–21.40

Haapavesi–Ylivieska
pe  klo 18.15–18.55
pe  klo 20.05–20.45
su  klo 13.55–14.30

On-demand taxi services only run if a passenger has booked the trip in advance. You can reserve your seat by calling +358 44 345 0131.
More information about the on-demand taxi: haapavedentaksi.fi/aikataulut/

Important Notes & Alternative Transport

• Please note: There are no bus services to or from Haapavesi on Saturdays.
• Carpooling: You can also look for or offer rides in the Facebook group Kimppakyydit – Haapavesi.
• Minivan Taxi: A minivan taxi (tilataksi) from Haapavesi to Ylivieska costs approximately €150. The minivan accommodates up to 8 people and can be booked by calling 0100 85566 (€1.25/call + €1.00/min + local network/mobile charge).