4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Tampere
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
86
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Tampere will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 86 trains that leave Helsinki for Tampere on Sun, Aug 09, 82 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Aug 09 the direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Sun, Aug 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
LOL-97055:07 PM2h18Helsinki Central7:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema€181One-way0 transfers- LOL-96499:07 AM2h18Helsinki Central11:25 AMTampereen Rautatieasema€181One-way0 transfers
- LOL-96751:07 PM2h18Helsinki Central3:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema€181One-way0 transfers
- LOL-97157:12 PM2h13Pasila railway station9:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema€181One-way0 transfers
- LOL-97279:12 PM2h13Pasila railway station11:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema€181One-way0 transfers
- IC-3310:26 AM1h32Pasila railway station11:58 AMTampereen Rautatieasema€351One-way0 transfers
- IC-371:26 PM1h32Pasila railway station2:58 PMTampereen Rautatieasema€351One-way0 transfers
- IC-272:26 PM1h32Pasila railway station3:58 PMTampereen Rautatieasema€351One-way0 transfers
- IC-238:26 AM1h32Pasila railway station9:58 AMTampereen Rautatieasema€351One-way0 transfers
- IC-495:26 PM1h32Pasila railway station6:58 PMTampereen Rautatieasema€281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Helsinki to Tampere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 160 km
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€18 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Helsinki to Tampere train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Tampere trains for today, Saturday, August 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC-149 | 7:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 8:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-149 | 7:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 8:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9715 | 7:07 PM Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 9:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9715 | 7:12 PM Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 9:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-265 | 7:29 PM Helsinki Central | 3h02 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-265 | 7:37 PM Pasila railway station | 2h54 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-183 | 8:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-183 | 8:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-18909 · PYO-265 | 8:09 PM Helsinki Central | 2h22 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-18909 · PYO-265 | 8:13 PM Pasila railway station | 2h18 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| PYO-269 | 8:24 PM Helsinki Central | 2h49 | 11:13 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-269 | 8:31 PM Pasila railway station | 2h42 | 11:13 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-18913 · PYO-269 | 8:49 PM Helsinki Central | 2h24 | 11:13 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-18913 · PYO-269 | 8:53 PM Pasila railway station | 2h20 | 11:13 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9727 | 9:07 PM Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 11:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9727 | 9:12 PM Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 11:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-187 | 10:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 11:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-187 | 10:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 11:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9733 | 10:39 PM Helsinki Central | 2h16 | 12:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9733 | 10:44 PM Pasila railway station | 2h11 | 12:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-273 | 11:13 PM Helsinki Central | 2h42 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-273 | 11:20 PM Pasila railway station | 2h35 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:39 PM Helsinki Central | 2h16 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:44 PM Pasila railway station | 2h11 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 9 | |||||
| S-21 | 6:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 7:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-21 | 6:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 7:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-155 | 7:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 8:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-155 | 7:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 8:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9635 | 7:07 AM Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 9:25 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9635 | 7:12 AM Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 9:25 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-83 | 8:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 9:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-83 | 8:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 9:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-23 | 8:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 9:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-23 | 8:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 9:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-93 | 9:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 10:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-93 | 9:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 10:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9649 | 9:07 AM Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 11:25 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9649 | 9:12 AM Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 11:25 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-43 | 9:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 10:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-43 | 9:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 10:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-143 | 10:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 11:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-143 | 10:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 11:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-33 | 10:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 11:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-33 | 10:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 11:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-45 | 11:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 12:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-45 | 11:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 12:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9661 | 11:07 AM Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 1:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9661 | 11:12 AM Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 1:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-171 | 12:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 1:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-171 | 12:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 1:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-25 | 12:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 1:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-25 | 12:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 1:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-145 | 1:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 2:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-145 | 1:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 2:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9675 | 1:07 PM Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 3:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9675 | 1:12 PM Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 3:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-37 | 1:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 2:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-37 | 1:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 2:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-87 | 2:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 3:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-87 | 2:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 3:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-27 | 2:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 3:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-27 | 2:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 3:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-39 | 2:54 PM Helsinki Central | 1h45 | 4:39 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-151 | 3:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 4:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-39 | 3:00 PM Pasila railway station | 1h39 | 4:39 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-151 | 3:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 4:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9687 | 3:07 PM Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 5:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9687 | 3:12 PM Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 5:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-47 | 3:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 4:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-47 | 3:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 4:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-147 | 3:59 PM Helsinki Central | 1h54 | 5:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-147 | 4:05 PM Pasila railway station | 1h48 | 5:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-51 | 4:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 5:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-51 | 4:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 5:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-59 | 4:26 PM Helsinki Central | 1h55 | 6:21 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-59 | 4:32 PM Pasila railway station | 1h49 | 6:21 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-177 | 5:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 6:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-177 | 5:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 6:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9705 | 5:07 PM Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 7:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9705 | 5:12 PM Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 7:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-49 | 5:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 6:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-49 | 5:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 6:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-89 | 6:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 7:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-89 | 6:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 7:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-29 | 6:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 7:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-29 | 6:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 7:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Tampere
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Trains from Helsinki to Tampere run on average 87 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €9 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 80 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price €9 |
Trains per day 87 |
Direct trains 80 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Helsinki to Tampere
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Tampere by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tampere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Helsinki to Tampere
Most Helsinki to Tampere trains use the Helsinki to Tampereen Rautatieasema station pair, with some services arriving at Tesoma. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Tampere train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Helsinki station do trains to Tampere leave from?
Getting to Helsinki from Helsinki city centre
Helsinki train station facilities and services
Helsinki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Getting to Pasila from Helsinki city centre
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Pasila train station facilities and services
Pasila has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
Getting to Käpylä from Helsinki city centre
Käpylä train station facilities and services
Käpylä has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Käpylä.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Käpylä: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Käpylä: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Käpylä: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Tampere station do trains from Helsinki arrive at?
Getting to Tampereen Rautatieasema from Tampere city centre
Tampereen Rautatieasema train station facilities and services
Tampereen Rautatieasema has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant C, Ravintola Tampella
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Tampere City, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere, Lapland Hotels Tampere, Omena Hotel Tampere.
Getting to Tesoma from Tampere city centre
Tesoma train station facilities and services
Tesoma has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tesoma: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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