4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Tampere to Helsinki
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€24
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 Tampere to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampere to Helsinki will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 86 trains that leave Tampere for Helsinki on Sun, Jul 12, 76 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jul 12 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, Jul 12 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.
PYO-274 · LOL-96246:08 AM2h36Tampereen Rautatieasema8:44 AMPasila railway station€171One-way1 transfer- PYO-274 · LOL-96246:08 AM2h42Tampereen Rautatieasema8:50 AMHelsinki Central€171One-way1 transfer
- LOL-97126:35 PM2h09Tampereen Rautatieasema8:44 PMPasila railway station€181One-way0 transfers
- LOL-97268:35 PM2h09Tampereen Rautatieasema10:44 PMPasila railway station€181One-way0 transfers
- LOL-966010:35 AM2h09Tampereen Rautatieasema12:44 PMPasila railway station€181One-way0 transfers
- IC-461:00 PM1h32Tampereen Rautatieasema2:32 PMPasila railway station€261One-way0 transfers
- IC-483:00 PM1h32Tampereen Rautatieasema4:32 PMPasila railway station€341One-way0 transfers
- SP-547:00 PM1h32Tampereen Rautatieasema8:32 PMPasila railway station€281One-way0 transfers
- IC-2212:00 PM1h32Tampereen Rautatieasema1:32 PMPasila railway station€261One-way0 transfers
- SP-505:00 PM1h32Tampereen Rautatieasema6:32 PMPasila railway station€351One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Tampere to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampere to Helsinki 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 bus which can get you there in 2h 17m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 160 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€18 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest |
2h 59m Average total duration 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tampere to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Tampere to Helsinki trains for today, Saturday, July 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PYO-266 | 3:45 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h34 | 6:19 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-266 | 3:45 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h42 | 6:27 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-266 · LOL-9616 | 3:45 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h24 | 6:09 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| PYO-266 · LOL-9616 | 3:45 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h18 | 6:03 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-162 | 5:45 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h44 | 7:29 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-162 | 5:45 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h50 | 7:35 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-274 | 6:08 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h59 | 9:07 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-274 | 6:08 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h07 | 9:15 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PYO-274 · LOL-9078 | 6:08 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h53 | 9:01 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| PYO-274 · LOL-9078 | 6:08 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h48 | 8:56 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9636 · LOL-9624 | 6:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 8:50 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9636 · LOL-9624 | 6:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 8:44 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-164 | 7:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 8:59 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-164 | 7:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 8:52 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-42 | 8:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 9:39 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-42 | 8:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 9:32 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-140 | 8:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 9:52 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-140 | 8:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 9:59 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-30 | 8:28 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h37 | 10:05 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-30 | 8:28 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h31 | 9:59 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9646 | 8:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 10:50 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9646 | 8:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 10:44 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-150 | 9:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 10:32 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-150 | 9:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 10:39 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-44 | 9:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 10:59 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-44 | 9:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 10:52 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-20 | 10:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 11:32 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-20 | 10:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 11:39 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9660 | 10:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 12:50 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9660 | 10:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 12:44 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-36 | 11:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 12:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-36 | 11:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 12:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-142 | 11:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 12:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-142 | 11:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 12:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-22 | 12:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 1:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-22 | 12:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 1:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-94 | 12:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 1:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-94 | 12:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 1:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9672 | 12:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 2:44 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9672 | 12:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 2:50 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-46 | 1:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 2:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-46 | 1:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 2:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-38 | 2:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 3:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-38 | 2:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 3:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-158 | 2:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 3:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-158 | 2:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 3:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9686 | 2:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 4:44 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9686 | 2:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 4:50 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-48 | 3:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 4:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-48 | 3:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 4:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-144 | 3:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 4:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-144 | 3:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 4:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-24 | 4:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 5:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-24 | 4:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 5:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-86 | 4:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 5:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-86 | 4:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 5:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9700 | 4:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 6:50 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9700 | 4:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 6:44 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-50 | 5:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 6:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-50 | 5:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 6:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-180 | 5:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 6:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-180 | 5:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 6:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-26 | 6:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 7:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-26 | 6:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 7:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-146 | 6:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 7:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-146 | 6:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 7:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9712 | 6:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 8:50 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9712 | 6:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 8:44 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-54 | 7:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 8:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-54 | 7:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 8:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-184 | 7:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 8:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-184 | 7:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 8:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-34 | 8:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 9:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-34 | 8:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 9:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-186 | 8:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h55 | 9:59 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-186 | 8:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h48 | 9:52 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9726 | 8:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 10:44 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9726 | 8:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 10:50 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-56 | 9:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 10:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-56 | 9:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 10:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-28 | 10:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h32 | 11:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-28 | 10:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h39 | 11:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9734 | 10:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h09 | 12:44 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9734 | 10:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h15 | 12:50 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| LOL-9740 · LOL-9736 | 11:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h34 | 2:09 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| LOL-9740 · LOL-9736 | 11:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h28 | 2:03 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Tampere to Helsinki by bus or train
Compare bus and train prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jul 12
Jul 13
Jul 14
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
Jul 18
Jul 19
Jul 20
Jul 21
Jul 22
Jul 23
Jul 24
Jul 25
Jul 26
Jul 27
Jul 28
Jul 29
Jul 30
Jul 31
Aug 01
Why should you book Tampere to Helsinki trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs VR?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare VR with all available travel options, which are bus and train to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Tampere to Helsinki.
Why book with Omio over Rome2rio?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Tampere to Helsinki.
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Tampere to Helsinki?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Tampere to Helsinki
FinlandFinland
Trains from Tampere to Helsinki run on average 85 times per day, taking around 2h 29m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 77 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 1h 55m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 85 |
Direct trains 77 |
Fastest train 1h 55m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 84 days |
Train companies: VR from Tampere to Helsinki trainsVR trains will get you between Tampere and Helsinki from €5. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
VR
FAQs: Trains from Tampere to Helsinki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampere 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tampere to Helsinki
Most Tampere to Helsinki trains use the Tampereen Rautatieasema to Helsinki station pair, with some services arriving at Pasila. Use this guide to compare Tampere and Helsinki train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Tampere station do trains to Helsinki leave from?
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.
Which Helsinki station do trains from Tampere arrive at?
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.
Most popular train connections from Tampere
More options for your journey from Tampere to Helsinki
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains to and from Helsinki and Tampere
Most popular train connections to Helsinki
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
