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The cheapest and fastest trains from Kouvola to Helsinki
Showing times and prices for Nov 05
Cheapest price
€21
Average price
€26
Fastest journey
1 h 13 m
Average duration
1 h 14 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
124 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kouvola to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kouvola to Helsinki will cost around €26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €21.
Fast trains
Of the 44 trains that leave Kouvola for Helsinki on Wed, Nov 05, 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 124 km distance in an average of 1 h 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 13 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 14 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-980405:00AM1h28
Kouvola station06:28AMPasila railway station
€211One-way
0 transfers
LOL-981206:27AM1h57
Kouvola station08:24AMHelsinki Central
€211One-way
0 transfers
LOL-1666 · LOL-984001:30PM1h54
Kouvola station03:24PMHelsinki Central
€211One-way
1 transfer
LOL-980405:00AM1h34
Kouvola station06:34AMHelsinki Central
€211One-way
0 transfers
LOL-1664 · LOL-982810:30AM1h48
Kouvola station12:18PMPasila railway station
€211One-way
1 transfer
IC-1209:26PM1h13
Kouvola station10:39PMPasila railway station
€291One-way
0 transfers
IC-6602:19PM1h14
Kouvola station03:33PMPasila railway station
€261One-way
0 transfers
IC-10206:19AM1h14
Kouvola station07:33AMPasila railway station
€281One-way
0 transfers
S-7207:19PM1h14
Kouvola station08:33PMPasila railway station
€281One-way
0 transfers
IC-6208:19AM1h14
Kouvola station09:33AMPasila railway station
€281One-way
0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Kouvola to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kouvola to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 124 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€17 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
2h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kouvola to Helsinki train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5
Last updated at 8:24 PM
Last updated at 8:24 PM
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOL-9804 | 3:00 AM Kouvola station | 1h28 | 4:28 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9804 | 3:00 AM Kouvola station | 1h34 | 4:34 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9806 | 3:27 AM Kouvola station | 1h51 | 5:18 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9806 | 3:27 AM Kouvola station | 1h57 | 5:24 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-102 | 4:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 5:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-102 | 4:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 5:33 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9812 | 4:27 AM Kouvola station | 1h57 | 6:24 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9812 | 4:27 AM Kouvola station | 1h51 | 6:18 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-104 | 5:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 6:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-104 | 5:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 6:33 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-1662 · LOL-9820 | 5:49 AM Kouvola station | 2h29 | 8:18 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-1662 · LOL-9820 | 5:49 AM Kouvola station | 2h35 | 8:24 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| S-2 | 6:09 AM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 7:30 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-2 | 6:09 AM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 7:23 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-62 | 6:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 7:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-62 | 6:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 7:33 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-4 | 7:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 8:33 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-4 | 7:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 8:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-1664 · LOL-9828 | 8:30 AM Kouvola station | 1h48 | 10:18 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-1664 · LOL-9828 | 8:30 AM Kouvola station | 1h54 | 10:24 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| S-64 | 9:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 10:33 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-64 | 9:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 10:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-6 | 10:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 11:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-6 | 10:19 AM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 11:33 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-1666 · LOL-9840 | 11:30 AM Kouvola station | 1h54 | 1:24 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-1666 · LOL-9840 | 11:30 AM Kouvola station | 1h48 | 1:18 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-66 | 12:19 PM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 1:33 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-66 | 12:19 PM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 1:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-8 | 1:19 PM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 2:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-8 | 1:19 PM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 2:33 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-1668 · LOL-9852 | 2:09 PM Kouvola station | 2h15 | 4:24 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-1668 · LOL-9852 | 2:09 PM Kouvola station | 2h09 | 4:18 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-68 | 3:19 PM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 4:33 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-68 | 3:19 PM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 4:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-1670 · LOL-9860 | 4:02 PM Kouvola station | 2h16 | 6:18 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-1670 · LOL-9860 | 4:02 PM Kouvola station | 2h22 | 6:24 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| IC-10 | 4:24 PM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 5:45 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-10 | 4:24 PM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 5:38 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-72 | 5:19 PM Kouvola station | 1h21 | 6:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-72 | 5:19 PM Kouvola station | 1h14 | 6:33 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-70 | 6:15 PM Kouvola station | 1h30 | 7:45 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-70 | 6:15 PM Kouvola station | 1h24 | 7:39 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-12 | 7:26 PM Kouvola station | 1h19 | 8:45 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-12 | 7:26 PM Kouvola station | 1h13 | 8:39 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kouvola to Helsinki
FinlandFinland
Trains from Kouvola to Helsinki run on average 38 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €6 by bus.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6
Distance 124 km |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 38 |
Direct trains 30 |
Fastest train 1h 19m |
First train 00:09 |
Last train 23:40 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from €6
Train companies: VR from Kouvola to Helsinki trainsVR trains will get you between Kouvola and Helsinki from €6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
VR
About
VR Group is a state-owned railway company in Finland, operating passenger and freight services in Finland and Sweden. They manage approximately 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services daily. VR offers various train types, including the high-speed Pendolino (Sm3), InterCity trains with double-deck coaches, and Sm2, Sm4, and Sm5 electric multiple units for commuter services. Ticket options include single, multi, and season tickets, with different travel classes like Eko and Ekstra, and specialized services such as night trains and car-carrier trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 19m
Cheapest Price
€7
VR frequency
53 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, at-seat service in first class, kiosk service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional for second class (additional fee), included in first class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket (50% of adult fare), guide dogs free
Quiet zone
FAQs: Trains from Kouvola to Helsinki
FAQs: Travel by train from Kouvola to Helsinki easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Kouvola to Helsinki.
Cheap train tickets from Kouvola to Helsinki can start from as little as €6 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Kouvola to Helsinki is €14; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by train from Kouvola to Helsinki is 1 h 15 min to travel the 123 km long route, with around there are 11 trains per day. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Kouvola to Helsinki leaves at 05: 09. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Kouvola to Helsinki leaves at 19: 26.
Yes, it is possible to travel from Kouvola to Helsinki without having to change trains with VR. There are 11 direct trains from Kouvola to Helsinki each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.
For the journey from Kouvola to Helsinki you can take a train with VR or VR. Be sure to check out all possible train companies that offer services to Helsinki from Kouvola on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
Yes, you can take a night train from Kouvola to Helsinki with VR. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Kouvola, which is located around 0.2 miles (321 m) 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.
A day trip to Helsinki from Kouvola is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 15 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Kouvola to Helsinki by train is May.
Yes, you can take a train between Kouvola and Helsinki.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Kouvola to Helsinki
Kouvola
Helsinki
The major train station for departures in Kouvola is Kouvola. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Kouvola for your trip from Kouvola to Helsinki.
Kouvola
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Inkeroinen
Amenities at train station
ATMTaxisinformation
The major train station for arrivals in Helsinki is Helsinki. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Helsinki for your journey to Helsinki from Kouvola.
Helsinki
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Number of platforms
19Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Elielinaukio and Postikatu.
Dining
- Restaurant Vltava
- Ravintola Zetor
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Hotel Kämp
- Scandic Simonkenttä
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Lounge
- Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
Public transit options for Helsinki
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- Tram: Lines 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
Käpylä
Amenities at train station
ParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rentalinformation
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Ilmala
Amenities at train station
ParkingTaxisAccessibilityBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Oulunkylä
Amenities at train station
ParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBike ParkingBike Rentalinformation
Accessibility
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
Pasila
Amenities at train station
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Cartsinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
Distance to city center
3 kmNumber of platforms
8Wifi
- Free
Parking
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via the Tripla shopping center.
Dining
- Restaurant Tripla
- Outrun Cafe
Taxis
- Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
- Ramps, restrooms.
WC
- €1
Hotel
- Scandic Pasila
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla
- Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo
Lost and Found Office
- Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
- 3,400 places, covered
Car Rental
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
Information Desk
- Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
- Free
Station Plan
- 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
Public transit options for Pasila
- Tram: Lines 2, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Local and long-distance services
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