The cheapest and fastest coaches from Helsinki to Tampere
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 36 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Helsinki to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Tampere will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 10 buses that leave Helsinki for Tampere every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 160 km distance in an average of 2 h 36 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 50 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.
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Compare train and coach 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 coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 160 km
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £16 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Tampere bus times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Tampere coaches for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 08:30 Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 3h20 | 11:50 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 08:50 Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 3h00 | 11:50 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 09:15 Helsinki, Pasilan asema | 2h35 | 11:50 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 3h20 | 14:50 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:00 Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h50 | 14:50 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:30 Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 3h15 | 23:45 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:45 Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 3h00 | 23:45 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 21:10 Helsinki, Pasilan asema | 2h35 | 23:45 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
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FlixBus | 05:00 Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2h45 | 07:45 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 05:30 Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h15 | 07:45 Tampere, Linja-autoasema | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Helsinki to Tampere
Buses from Helsinki to Tampere run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £5 if you book in advance.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 02:59, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 160 km distance in 2h 35m.
Distance 160 km |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 2h 35m |
First bus 02:59 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Helsinki to TampereYou can travel by bus between Helsinki to Tampere with FlixBus for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Helsinki to Tampere coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Tampere by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tampere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, which is located around 0.4 miles (678 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Tampere, Rautatieasema F, located 0.6 miles (997 m) away from the city centre.
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