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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Jakobstad
- Cheapest price on 02 Nov
- £15
- Average ticket price on 02 Nov
- £31
- Fastest journey on 02 Nov
- 3 h 51 m
- Average journey duration on 02 Nov
- 5 h 51 m
- Trains on 02 Nov
- 5
- Distance
- 407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Jakobstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Jakobstad will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 5 trains from Helsinki to Jakobstad, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 5 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 3 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.
15:20 3h51 Helsinki 19:11 Jakobstad £15 1 One-way 0 changes20:40 5h44 Helsinki 2:24 Jakobstad £21 1 One-way 0 changes17:29 10h03 Helsinki 3:32 Jakobstad £25 1 One-way 0 changes21:40 5h44 Helsinki 3:24 Jakobstad £48 1 One-way 0 changes16:20 3h51 Helsinki 20:11 Jakobstad £48 1 One-way 0 changes
16:20 3h51 Helsinki 20:11 Jakobstad £48 1 One-way 0 changes15:20 3h51 Helsinki 19:11 Jakobstad £15 1 One-way 0 changes21:40 5h44 Helsinki 3:24 Jakobstad £48 1 One-way 0 changes20:40 5h44 Helsinki 2:24 Jakobstad £21 1 One-way 0 changes17:29 10h03 Helsinki 3:32 Jakobstad £25 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Jakobstad
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Trains from Helsinki to Jakobstad run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 45m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 407 km distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 407 km |
Average train duration 4h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 3 days |
Frequently asked questions about your Helsinki to Jakobstad trip
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Live departures
Helsinki to Jakobstad train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Jakobstad trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC-37 | 13:20 Helsinki Central | 4h07 | 17:27 Bennäs railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-37 | 13:26 Pasila railway station | 4h01 | 17:27 Bennäs railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-51 · S-32 | 16:20 Helsinki Central | 4h14 | 20:34 Bennäs railway station | 1 change | |
| IC-51 · S-32 | 16:26 Pasila railway station | 4h08 | 20:34 Bennäs railway station | 1 change | |
| S-59 | 16:30 Helsinki Central | 4h07 | 20:37 Bennäs railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| S-59 | 16:36 Pasila railway station | 4h01 | 20:37 Bennäs railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-29 | 18:20 Helsinki Central | 3h51 | 22:11 Bennäs railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-29 | 18:26 Pasila railway station | 3h45 | 22:11 Bennäs railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-265 · S-52 | 19:29 Helsinki Central | 10h03 | 5:32 Bennäs railway station | 1 change | |
| PYO-265 · S-52 | 19:37 Pasila railway station | 9h55 | 5:32 Bennäs railway station | 1 change | |
| IC-185 · PYO-265 · S-52 | 21:00 Helsinki Central | 8h32 | 5:32 Bennäs railway station | 2 changes | |
| IC-185 · PYO-265 · S-52 | 21:06 Pasila railway station | 8h26 | 5:32 Bennäs railway station | 2 changes | |
| PYO-267 · S-52 | 21:19 Helsinki Central | 8h13 | 5:32 Bennäs railway station | 1 change | |
| PYO-267 · S-52 | 21:26 Pasila railway station | 8h06 | 5:32 Bennäs railway station | 1 change | |
| IC-187 · PYO-267 · S-52 | 22:00 Helsinki Central | 7h32 | 5:32 Bennäs railway station | 2 changes | |
| IC-187 · PYO-267 · S-52 | 22:06 Pasila railway station | 7h26 | 5:32 Bennäs railway station | 2 changes | |
| PYO-273 | 23:13 Helsinki Central | 6h11 | 5:24 Bennäs railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-273 | 23:20 Pasila railway station | 6h04 | 5:24 Bennäs railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 23:40 Helsinki Central | 5h44 | 5:24 Bennäs railway station | 1 change | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 23:45 Pasila railway station | 5h39 | 5:24 Bennäs railway station | 1 change | |
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Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Jakobstad
Most Helsinki to Jakobstad trains use the Helsinki to station pair. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Jakobstad train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Helsinki station do trains to Jakobstad leave from?
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.
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