The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Imatra
Cheapest price
£30
Average price
£34
Fastest journey
2 h 18 m
Average duration
2 h 25 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Imatra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Imatra will cost around £34 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
Of the 16 trains that leave Helsinki for Imatra every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 2 h 25 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 18 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 29 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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S-9Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Helsinki to Imatra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Imatra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 37m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 236 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£29 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 7m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration 3h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Imatra train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Imatra trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-1 | 04:54 Helsinki Central | 2h38 | 07:32 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-1 | 05:00 Pasila railway station | 2h32 | 07:32 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-3 | 08:19 Helsinki Central | 2h33 | 10:52 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-3 | 08:25 Pasila railway station | 2h27 | 10:52 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-5 | 11:19 Helsinki Central | 2h33 | 13:52 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-5 | 11:25 Pasila railway station | 2h27 | 13:52 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-7 | 13:19 Helsinki Central | 2h24 | 15:43 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-7 | 13:25 Pasila railway station | 2h18 | 15:43 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-9 | 14:19 Helsinki Central | 2h35 | 16:54 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-9 | 14:25 Pasila railway station | 2h29 | 16:54 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-111 | 15:19 Helsinki Central | 2h36 | 17:55 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-111 | 15:25 Pasila railway station | 2h30 | 17:55 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-11 | 16:29 Helsinki Central | 2h40 | 19:09 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-11 | 16:35 Pasila railway station | 2h34 | 19:09 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-115 | 19:19 Helsinki Central | 2h36 | 21:55 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-115 | 19:25 Pasila railway station | 2h30 | 21:55 Imatra station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Imatra
Trains from Helsinki to Imatra run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 14 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:11, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 2h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 14 |
Fastest train 2h 30m |
First train 03:11 |
Last train 21:26 |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Imatra train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Imatra 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 Imatra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Imatra
- 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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