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The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Lahti

Showing times and prices for 17 Jan

Cheapest price

£17

Average price

£19

Fastest journey

45 m

Average duration

46 m

Trains per day

72

Distance

99 km

Cheap tickets

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 £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £17.

Fast trains

Of the 72 trains that leave Helsinki for Lahti every day 66 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

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.

VRLOL-9867
19:451h05
Helsinki Central
20:50Lahti railway station
£171One-way
0 changes
VRLOL-9831
10:501h00
Pasila railway station
11:50Lahti railway station
£171One-way
0 changes
VRLOL-9881
00:101h05
Helsinki Central
01:15Lahti railway station
£171One-way
0 changes
VRLOL-9875
21:501h00
Pasila railway station
22:50Lahti railway station
£171One-way
0 changes
VRLOL-9835
11:451h05
Helsinki Central
12:50Lahti railway station
£171One-way
0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Helsinki to Lahti

Omio 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 prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 1m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £4.

Distance: 99 km

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£13

Average Price

£7

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Cheapest

1h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

1h 50m

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30m

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Live departures

Helsinki to Lahti train times

The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Lahti trains for today, Friday 16 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 16:01
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
vrgroupIC-1116:29 Helsinki Central
0h51
17:20 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-1116:35 Pasila railway station
0h45
17:20 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-986316:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
17:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-986316:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
17:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-7317:14 Helsinki Central
0h52
18:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-7317:20 Pasila railway station
0h46
18:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-986717:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
18:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-986717:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
18:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-987118:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
19:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-987118:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
19:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-11519:14 Helsinki Central
0h52
20:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-11519:20 Pasila railway station
0h46
20:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-987519:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
20:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-987519:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
20:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-987921:10 Helsinki Central
1h05
22:15 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-987921:15 Pasila railway station
1h00
22:15 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-988122:10 Helsinki Central
1h05
23:15 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-988122:15 Pasila railway station
1h00
23:15 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-988523:10 Helsinki Central
1h05
00:15 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-988523:15 Pasila railway station
1h00
00:15 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-9747 · LOL-990500:51 Helsinki Central
3h05
03:56 Lahti railway station1 change
vrgroupLOL-9747 · LOL-990500:55 Pasila railway station
3h01
03:56 Lahti railway station1 change
vrgroupLOL-9751 · LOL-990902:21 Helsinki Central
2h35
04:56 Lahti railway station1 change
vrgroupLOL-9751 · LOL-990902:25 Pasila railway station
2h31
04:56 Lahti railway station1 change
vrgroupLOL-9621 · LOL-990903:10 Helsinki Central
1h46
04:56 Lahti railway station1 change
vrgroupLOL-9621 · LOL-990903:15 Pasila railway station
1h41
04:56 Lahti railway station1 change
vrgroupS-6103:54 Helsinki Central
0h55
04:49 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupS-6104:00 Pasila railway station
0h49
04:49 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-981704:40 Helsinki Central
1h05
05:45 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-981704:45 Pasila railway station
1h00
05:45 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-104:54 Helsinki Central
0h55
05:49 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-105:00 Pasila railway station
0h49
05:49 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-981905:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
06:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-981905:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
06:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-6306:14 Helsinki Central
0h52
07:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-6306:20 Pasila railway station
0h46
07:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-982306:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
07:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-982306:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
07:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-982707:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
08:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-982707:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
08:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-308:14 Helsinki Central
0h52
09:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-308:20 Pasila railway station
0h46
09:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-983108:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
09:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-983108:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
09:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-6509:14 Helsinki Central
0h57
10:11 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-6509:20 Pasila railway station
0h51
10:11 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-983509:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
10:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-983509:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
10:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupS-1310:14 Helsinki Central
0h52
11:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupS-1310:20 Pasila railway station
0h46
11:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-983910:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
11:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-983910:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
11:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-511:14 Helsinki Central
0h52
12:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-511:20 Pasila railway station
0h46
12:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-984311:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
12:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-984311:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
12:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupS-10911:54 Helsinki Central
0h59
12:53 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupS-10912:00 Pasila railway station
0h53
12:53 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-6712:14 Helsinki Central
0h52
13:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-6712:20 Pasila railway station
0h46
13:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-984712:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
13:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-984712:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
13:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-7113:24 Helsinki Central
0h55
14:19 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupIC-7113:30 Pasila railway station
0h49
14:19 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-985113:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
14:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-985113:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
14:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupS-914:14 Helsinki Central
0h52
15:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupS-914:20 Pasila railway station
0h46
15:06 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-985514:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
15:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-985514:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
15:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-985915:45 Helsinki Central
1h05
16:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect
vrgroupLOL-985915:50 Pasila railway station
1h00
16:50 Lahti railway station0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Helsinki to Lahti

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Trains from Helsinki to Lahti run on average 62 times per day, taking around 1h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £4 if you book in advance.

There are 57 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.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance
99 km
Average train duration
1h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
£4
Trains per day
62
Direct trains
57
Fastest train
51m
First train
00:09
Last train
23:15
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Train companies: VR from Helsinki to Lahti trainsVR trains will get you between Helsinki and Lahti from £4. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

VR

About
VR Group is a state-owned railway company in Finland, operating passenger and freight services in Finland and Sweden. They manage approximately 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services daily. VR offers various train types, including the high-speed Pendolino (Sm3), InterCity trains with double-deck coaches, and Sm2, Sm4, and Sm5 electric multiple units for commuter services. Ticket options include single, multi, and season tickets, with different travel classes like Eko and Ekstra, and specialized services such as night trains and car-carrier trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
51m
Cheapest Price
£7
VR frequency
86 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, at-seat service in first class, kiosk service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional for second class (additional fee), included in first class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket (50% of adult fare), guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Helsinki to Lahti train

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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Helsinki to Lahti can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £4, while the average price tends to be around £13.
The train journey from Helsinki to Lahti covers a distance of 99 km and takes approximately 51m. Trains run 62 per day.
The train distance from Helsinki to Lahti is 99 km.
The first train from Helsinki to Lahti leaves at 0:09.
The last train from Helsinki to Lahti departs at 23:15.
Trains from Helsinki to Lahti run approximately 62 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Helsinki to Lahti.
Yes, there is a direct train between Helsinki and Lahti. The service operates 57 times per day, provided by VR.
To get from Helsinki to Lahti, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Yes, there is a night train from Helsinki to Lahti.
The train station in Helsinki that goes to Lahti is Helsinki Central, and it arrives at Lahti railway station.
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lahti is by train, costing approximately £4.
Booking trains from Helsinki to Lahti in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Helsinki to Lahti is considered scenic, offering passengers views of Finland's picturesque landscapes, including dense forests, serene lakes, and charming countryside as it travels through the heart of Southern Finland.
Yes, a day trip from Helsinki to Lahti is feasible. The journey takes 51m, covering a distance of 99 km. Trains run 62 times per day, making it convenient for a day trip.
To fully experience Lahti, spend at least two to three days exploring its key attractions, including the renowned Sibelius Hall, Lahti Ski Museum, and the beautiful Lake Vesijärvi.
Yes, you can take the train from Helsinki to Lahti.

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Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Lahti

Helsinki
Lahti
The major train station for departures in Helsinki is Helsinki. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Helsinki for your trip from Helsinki to Lahti.
HelsinkiWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Kaivokatu 1, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
19
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7. Access via Elielinaukio and Postikatu.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Vltava
  • Ravintola Zetor
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Hotel Kämp
  • Scandic Simonkenttä
  • Clarion Hotel Helsinki
Lounge
Lounge
  • Located in the main hall
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for long-distance and regional trains
  • Hall 2: local train platforms
  • Hall 3: metro and tram connections
Public transport options for Helsinki
  • Metro: Line M1, Line M2
  • Tram: Lines 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
  • Bus: Several lines available
PasilaWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
address
Address
Asemapäällikönkatu 3, 00520 Helsinki, Finland
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
3 km
platformCount
Number of platforms
8
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 24/7, accessible via the Tripla shopping center.
Dining
Dining
  • Restaurant Tripla
  • Outrun Cafe
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Ramps, restrooms.
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Scandic Pasila
  • Original Sokos Hotel Tripla
  • Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 3,400 places, covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
  • Hertz
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • 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
Public transport options for Pasila
  • Tram: Lines 2, 7, 9
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Local and long-distance services
OulunkyläParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBike ParkingBike Rental
Amenities at train station
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Bike RentalBike Rental
information
address
Address
00640 Helsinki, Finland
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

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