Public transport

Dear passenger, This page contains concise descriptions of the various transport services that will allow you to move smoothly in the areas of Raahe and Vihanti. Timetables, ticket product information and contact information can be found in text fields that open.

In the Raahe area, urban public transport is operated with local buses and service transport cars. In addition, there are connections from the bus station to Vihanti railway station (37 km) and Oulu Airport (75 km).

Service transport

Service transport

The operation of service taxis has been planned taking into consideration in particular the needs of older people and persons with disabilities, but transport is open to everyone. Service transport drivers transport the passenger from door to door and assist them if necessary. Reserve your journey by calling the taxi service. 

The price of a service transport journey is the same as for a bus ticket. 

Service transport in Raahe city centre

Service transport in the city centre is operated by Kyyti-Pekka and Kyyti-Fiia on weekdays between 07.30 and 15.30, excluding public holidays. 

Service transport has indicative timetables that are flexible according to transport needs. The timetables include transports to and from Kreivinaika service centre, rides to places outside the city centre and free service transport times. Transport reservations can be made by calling the car preferably the previous day at the latest. 

Reserve your journey from the following numbers:

  • Kyyti-Pekka tel. +358 40 130 3813     
  • Kyyti-Fiia tel. +358 40 138 3814

See the timetable in PDF format: Indicative timetable for Kyyti-Peka and Kyyti-Fiia

Service transport in the Vihanti area

In Vihanti, service transport is operated with one car as follows: 

  • Monday: Lumimetsä–Lampinsaari–Vihanti
  • Tuesday: Vihanti city centre area
  • Wednesday: Kauraperä–Ilveskorpi–Vihanti
  • Friday: Vilminko–Alpua–Vihanti Lukkaroinen–Vihanti.

Reserve your journey from the following number:

  • Vihanti service taxi tel. +358 40 660 9958.
Demand responsive bus

Demand responsive bus

A demand responsive bus will transport you from stop to stop in the Raahe city centre on weekdays from 07.00 to 19.00 and on Saturdays from 09.00 to 15.00.   

The service is available to passengers of all ages. The demand responsive bus route is not fixed, but is formed according to the needs of the passengers: the bus picks up and transports passengers from one chosen bus stop to another.

Reserve a journey on the demand responsive bus by calling +358 44 740 4648.

Scheduled transport (Lines 52, 53)

Scheduled transport (Lines 52, 53)

In the scheduled transport lines 52 and 53 you can travel from stop to stop. Bus lines run from Monday to Friday. There is no service during public holidays or school holidays.

Line 52

See the timetable in PDF format: Line 52 timetables 

Line 53

See the timetable in PDF format: Line 53 timetables 

Additional information

  • Matkahuolto.fi. 
Scheduled transport Raahe–Vihanti

Scheduled transport Raahe–Vihanti

Scheduled transport between Raahe and Vihanti serves train passengers, students and employed people. You can board from the bus station, train station and stops along the way. Lines are driven on weekdays and Saturdays.

Raahe-Vihanti route timetable

See the timetable in PDF format: Scheduled transport timetables, Raahe-Vihanti 

Additional information

  • Matkahuolto.fi
  • Raahen Tilausliikenne (tel. +358 400 381 111).
Demand responsive taxi to the Vihanti train station

Demand responsive taxi to the Vihanti train station

The service operates on a demand responsive transport principle. A taxi will pick you up in the Raahe area from a requested address. You can also get on the taxi from at the bus station and at bus stops along the way. Agree on a pickup point with the driver when you request a ride.  

The price of the service for the customer is EUR 13.00 between Raahe and Vihanti. 

Demand responsive taxi timetable

  • Monday - Sunday Raahe-Vihanti at 21.00 (departing southbound train IC 266 at 21.52)  
  • Monday - Sunday Raahe-Vihanti at 21.35 (arriving northbound train IC 51 at 21.28)

Reserve a ride no later than two hours before the taxi's departure time by calling Raahen Taksi at 0100 3020 (€1.42 + €1/min + local network charge).

Additional information 

  • Raahe Taxi Station.
Demand responsive taxi to Oulu Airport

Demand responsive taxi to Oulu Airport

The service operates on a demand responsive transport principle. In the centre of Raahe, a taxi will pick you up from a requested address. You can also get on the taxi from bus stops along the way. Agree on a pickup point with the driver when you request a ride. Air cargo can also be transported.   

If your flight is delayed, your ride will wait for you at the airport and no fee will be charged for the extra wait.

Additional information and timetables

  • You can find the timetables, prices and sign up instructions on the Raahe Taxi Station website. 
Tickets and prices

Tickets and prices

  • Matkahuolto.fi: Ticket prices and discounts
  • Matkahuolto.fi: Raahe City Tickets

Elsewhere online

Bus at night on black road.
Photo: Nathan Dumlao, Unsplash.

Traffic planner
Anna-Kaisa Vimpari
tel. 040 130 8206
joukkoliikenne [at] raahe.fi