The cheapest and fastest trains from Karis to Helsinki
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€8
Fastest journey
1 h 4 m
Average duration
1 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
71 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Karis to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Karis to Helsinki will cost around €8 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 5 trains that leave Karis for Helsinki on Thu, Nov 13, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 13 the direct trains cover the 71 km distance in an average of 1 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 4 m .
On Thu, Nov 13 the slowest trains will take 1 h 15 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.










Live departures
Karis to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Karis to Helsinki trains for today, Wednesday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-960 | 1:36 PM Karis station | 1h04 | 2:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-960 | 1:36 PM Karis station | 0h58 | 2:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-962 | 2:36 PM Karis station | 0h58 | 3:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-962 | 2:36 PM Karis station | 1h04 | 3:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-964 | 3:36 PM Karis station | 1h04 | 4:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-964 | 3:36 PM Karis station | 0h58 | 4:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-966 | 4:36 PM Karis station | 1h04 | 5:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-966 | 4:36 PM Karis station | 0h58 | 5:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SP-968 | 5:36 PM Karis station | 0h58 | 6:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SP-968 | 5:36 PM Karis station | 1h04 | 6:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-974 | 6:36 PM Karis station | 0h58 | 7:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-974 | 6:36 PM Karis station | 1h04 | 7:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-1630 | 6:52 PM Karis station | 0h56 | 7:48 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-1630 | 6:52 PM Karis station | 1h02 | 7:54 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-972 | 8:06 PM Karis station | 0h58 | 9:04 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-972 | 8:06 PM Karis station | 1h04 | 9:10 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 13 | |||||
![]() | 3:25 AM Karis | 1h15 | 4:40 AM Helsinki | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:35 AM Karis | 1h15 | 6:50 AM Helsinki | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Karis to Helsinki
Trains from Karis to Helsinki run on average 24 times per day, taking around 1h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 21 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 22:58. The fastest train covers the 71 km distance in 59m.
Distance 71 km |
Average train duration 1h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 21 |
Fastest train 59m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 22:58 |
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FAQs: Trains from Karis to Helsinki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Karis to Helsinki 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 Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Karis, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Helsinki Central, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Karis to Helsinki
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Elielinaukio and Postikatu.
- Restaurant Vltava
- Ravintola Zetor
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Kämp
- Scandic Simonkenttä
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- Tram: Lines 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via the Tripla shopping center.
- Restaurant Tripla
- Outrun Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Pasila
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla
- Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 3,400 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for commuter trains
- Hall 3: access to Tripla shopping center
- Tram: Lines 2, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Local and long-distance services
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