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Compare train and coach for Espoo to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Espoo to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £5, and a coach costs an average of £2.
Distance: 16 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £5 Average Price |
57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Espoo to Helsinki
Trains from Espoo to Helsinki run on average 50 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
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
Coach from £2
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 27m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 50 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 21m |
First train 06:09 |
Last train 20:39 |
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
Coach from £2
Train companies: VR from Espoo to Helsinki trainsVR trains will get you between Espoo and Helsinki from £2. 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
21m
Cheapest Price
£5
VR frequency
50 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: Espoo to Helsinki train
FAQs: Travel by train from Espoo 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 Espoo to Helsinki.

Booking trains from Espoo to Helsinki in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train distance from Espoo to Helsinki is 16 km.
The cost of a train ticket from Espoo to Helsinki can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £5, while the average price tends to be around £5.
The cheapest way to get from Espoo to Helsinki is by coach, costing approximately £2.
The train journey from Espoo to Helsinki covers a distance of 16 km and takes approximately 21m. Trains run 50 per day.
Yes, there is a direct train between Espoo and Helsinki. The service operates 40 times per day, provided by VR.
The first train from Espoo to Helsinki leaves at 6:09.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Espoo to Helsinki.
Yes, you can take the train from Espoo to Helsinki.
To get from Espoo to Helsinki, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
The last train from Espoo to Helsinki departs at 20:39.
Trains from Espoo to Helsinki run approximately 50 times per day.
Yes, there is a night train from Espoo to Helsinki.
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