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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Kemi
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£65
Fastest journey
6 h 37 m
Average duration
6 h 51 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
619 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Kemi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Kemi will cost around £65 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 26 trains that leave Helsinki for Kemi every day 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 619 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 2 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-27323:2010h12Pasila railway station9:32Kemi station£571One-way0 changes- PYO-27323:1310h19Helsinki Central9:32Kemi station£571One-way0 changes
- LOL-9737 · PYO-27323:449h48Pasila railway station9:32Kemi station£571One-way1 change
- LOL-9737 · PYO-27323:399h53Helsinki Central9:32Kemi station£571One-way1 change
- PYO-26519:2910h29Helsinki Central5:58Kemi station£601One-way0 changes
- IC-2512:266h37Pasila railway station19:03Kemi station£751One-way0 changes
- IC-2512:206h43Helsinki Central19:03Kemi station£751One-way0 changes
- IC-2714:266h56Pasila railway station21:22Kemi station£751One-way0 changes
- IC-21 · IC-356:266h57Pasila railway station13:23Kemi station£651One-way1 change
- IC-2714:207h02Helsinki Central21:22Kemi station£751One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Helsinki to Kemi
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Kemi among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £18, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 619 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£56 Average Price | £27 Average Price Cheapest |
8h 54m Average total duration Fastest 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 43m Average total duration 10h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Kemi train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Kemi trains for today, Tuesday 9 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| IC-25 | 12:20 Helsinki Central | 6h43 | 19:03 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-25 | 12:26 Pasila railway station | 6h37 | 19:03 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-27 | 14:20 Helsinki Central | 7h02 | 21:22 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-27 | 14:26 Pasila railway station | 6h56 | 21:22 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-265 | 19:29 Helsinki Central | 10h29 | 5:58 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-265 | 19:37 Pasila railway station | 10h21 | 5:58 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LOL-18909 · PYO-265 | 20:09 Helsinki Central | 9h49 | 5:58 Kemi station | 1 change | |
| LOL-18909 · PYO-265 | 20:13 Pasila railway station | 9h45 | 5:58 Kemi station | 1 change | |
| S-53 · PYO-265 | 20:20 Helsinki Central | 9h38 | 5:58 Kemi station | 1 change | |
| S-53 · PYO-265 | 20:26 Pasila railway station | 9h32 | 5:58 Kemi station | 1 change | |
| PYO-273 | 23:13 Helsinki Central | 10h19 | 9:32 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-273 | 23:20 Pasila railway station | 10h12 | 9:32 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 23:39 Helsinki Central | 9h53 | 9:32 Kemi station | 1 change | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 23:44 Pasila railway station | 9h48 | 9:32 Kemi station | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 10 June | |||||
| IC-35 | 5:03 Helsinki Central | 8h20 | 13:23 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-35 | 5:09 Pasila railway station | 8h14 | 13:23 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-21 · IC-35 | 6:20 Helsinki Central | 7h03 | 13:23 Kemi station | 1 change | |
| IC-21 · IC-35 | 6:26 Pasila railway station | 6h57 | 13:23 Kemi station | 1 change | |
| IC-23 | 8:20 Helsinki Central | 7h10 | 15:30 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-23 | 8:26 Pasila railway station | 7h04 | 15:30 Kemi station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Kemi
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Trains from Helsinki to Kemi run on average 28 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 619 km distance in 6h 43m.
Distance 619 km |
Average train duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 6h 43m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: VR from Helsinki to Kemi trainsVR trains will get you between Helsinki and Kemi from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Helsinki to Kemi train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Kemi 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 Kemi, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Kemi
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant Merihovi
- Cafe Hertta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Merihovi
- Seaside Glass Villas
- Hotel Palomestari
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: trains to Rovaniemi
- Platform 2: trains to Oulu
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Taxi services are also accessible.
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