The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Kitee
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£48
Fastest journey
3 h 52 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Trains per day
10
Distance
353 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Kitee is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Kitee will cost around £48 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 10 trains that leave Helsinki for Kitee every day 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 353 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 58 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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Helsinki to Kitee train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Kitee trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 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 | 4h08 | 09:02 Kitee | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-1 | 05:00 Pasila railway station | 4h02 | 09:02 Kitee | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-3 | 08:19 Helsinki Central | 3h58 | 12:17 Kitee | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-3 | 08:25 Pasila railway station | 3h52 | 12:17 Kitee | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Kitee
Trains from Helsinki to Kitee run on average 10 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:35, the last at 18:46. The fastest train covers the 353 km distance in 3h 58m.
Distance 353 km |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 3h 58m |
First train 01:35 |
Last train 18:46 |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Kitee train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Kitee 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 Kitee, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Kitee
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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