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Hiihtomuseo
A ski museum beside the sports centre, covering winter sports history with exhibits on jumping, skiing and Lahti’s sporting traditions.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
45 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
46 m
Trains on 05 Sept
70
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Lahti is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Lahti will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 70 trains from Helsinki to Lahti, including 64 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 45 m .
The slowest trains will take 46 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.
LOL-9817
LOL-9863
LOL-9881
LOL-9835
LOL-9879
S-11
IC-5
IC-73
S-115
S-9Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Lahti among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 99 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration 1h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Lahti:
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Lahti costing on average £10.
Other travel options to Lahti take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 52m.
The journey is about 24m faster (1h 0m by train vs 1h 24m by car) and roughly £8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£10 vs £18). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with VR.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Lahti trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-9879 | 23:10 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 0:15 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9879 | 23:15 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 0:15 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
LOL-9881 | 0:10 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 1:15 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9881 | 0:15 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 1:15 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9885 | 1:10 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 2:15 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9885 | 1:15 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 2:15 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9747 · LOL-9905 | 2:51 Helsinki Central | 3h05 | 5:56 Lahti railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9747 · LOL-9905 | 2:55 Pasila railway station | 3h01 | 5:56 Lahti railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9751 · LOL-9909 | 4:21 Helsinki Central | 2h35 | 6:56 Lahti railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9751 · LOL-9909 | 4:25 Pasila railway station | 2h31 | 6:56 Lahti railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9621 · LOL-9909 | 5:10 Helsinki Central | 1h46 | 6:56 Lahti railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9621 · LOL-9909 | 5:15 Pasila railway station | 1h41 | 6:56 Lahti railway station | 1 change | |
S-61 | 5:54 Helsinki Central | 0h55 | 6:49 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-61 | 6:00 Pasila railway station | 0h49 | 6:49 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9817 | 6:40 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 7:45 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9817 | 6:45 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 7:45 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-1 | 6:54 Helsinki Central | 0h55 | 7:49 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-1 | 7:00 Pasila railway station | 0h49 | 7:49 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9819 | 7:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 8:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9819 | 7:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 8:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-63 | 8:14 Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 9:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-63 | 8:20 Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 9:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9823 | 8:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 9:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9823 | 8:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 9:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9827 | 9:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 10:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9827 | 9:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 10:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-3 | 10:14 Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 11:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-3 | 10:20 Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 11:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9831 | 10:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 11:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9831 | 10:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 11:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-65 | 11:14 Helsinki Central | 0h57 | 12:11 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-65 | 11:20 Pasila railway station | 0h51 | 12:11 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9835 | 11:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 12:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9835 | 11:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 12:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9839 | 12:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 13:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9839 | 12:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 13:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-5 | 13:14 Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 14:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-5 | 13:20 Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 14:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9843 | 13:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 14:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9843 | 13:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 14:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-109 | 13:54 Helsinki Central | 0h59 | 14:53 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-109 | 14:00 Pasila railway station | 0h53 | 14:53 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-67 | 14:14 Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 15:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-67 | 14:20 Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 15:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9847 | 14:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 15:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9847 | 14:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 15:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-71 | 15:24 Helsinki Central | 0h55 | 16:19 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-71 | 15:30 Pasila railway station | 0h49 | 16:19 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9851 | 15:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 16:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9851 | 15:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 16:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-9 | 16:14 Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 17:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-9 | 16:20 Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 17:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9855 | 16:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 17:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9855 | 16:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 17:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9859 | 17:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 18:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9859 | 17:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 18:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-11 | 18:29 Helsinki Central | 0h51 | 19:20 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-11 | 18:35 Pasila railway station | 0h45 | 19:20 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9863 | 18:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 19:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9863 | 18:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 19:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-73 | 19:14 Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 20:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-73 | 19:20 Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 20:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9867 | 19:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 20:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9867 | 19:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 20:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9871 | 20:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 21:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9871 | 20:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 21:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-115 | 21:14 Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 22:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-115 | 21:20 Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 22:06 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9875 | 21:45 Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 22:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9875 | 21:50 Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 22:50 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Helsinki to Lahti run on average 65 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.
There are 59 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 99 km distance in 51m.
Distance 99 km |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Trains per day 65 |
Direct trains 59 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 0:09 |
Last train 23:15 |
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Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Lahti — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lahti trip today.
A ski museum beside the sports centre, covering winter sports history with exhibits on jumping, skiing and Lahti’s sporting traditions.
A contemporary art museum in Lahti city centre with changing exhibitions in a former brewery building and a strong focus on visual culture.
A local history museum site in a manor area, presenting Lahti’s past through exhibitions on everyday life, regional culture and the city’s development.
A popular harbour promenade on Lake Vesijärvi with piers, public spaces and easy walks linking key sights, events and lake views.
A ridge park and outdoor area ideal for walking and viewpoints. It connects the sports centre with forest trails near the city centre.
A central pedestrian street lined with shops and city life. It is useful for a short stroll and for getting a feel for everyday Lahti.
Rye bread baked as flat loaves or rounds. A staple of Finnish homes, prized for its sour flavour and deep connection to regional grain farming.
Slow-cooked oven porridge of pearl barley and milk or cream. A classic Häme and wider Finnish dish, often served with butter and cinnamon.
Creamy salmon soup with potatoes, carrots and dill. This everyday Finnish comfort dish reflects the importance of freshwater and coastal fish cookery.
Elegant restaurant in Sibeliustalo focusing on seasonal Finnish ingredients, polished cooking and a calm lakeside setting.
Well-known beer restaurant with a broad craft selection and hearty food. A dependable choice for local drinks and an informal evening.
Historic market hall venue for pastries, coffee and Finnish lunch fare. Good for tasting everyday local food in a traditional setting.
Moderate for Finland: hotels and dining are not cheap, but local transit is fair and budget lunches are widely available.
Service is usually included. Rounding up is enough in restaurants, taxis and cafés; tipping is appreciated but not expected.
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Lahti railway station -> Lahti city centre
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Lahti 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 Lahti, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Helsinki to Lahti trains use the Helsinki to Lahti station pair, with some services arriving at Uusikylä. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Lahti train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
Oulunkylä has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
ATMs are available at Oulunkylä.
Available at Oulunkylä: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Oulunkylä: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oulunkylä: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Lahti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Santa Fe, Ravintola Roux
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lahti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lahti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lahti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lahti: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lahti: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Nearby hotels include Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Scandic Lahti City, GreenStar Hotel Lahti.
Uusikylä has practical services for this route, including Wifi and Accessibility.
Wi-Fi is available at Uusikylä.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uusikylä: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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