The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Nivala
Cheapest price
£51
Average price
£52
Fastest journey
5 h 6 m
Average duration
5 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
417 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Nivala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Nivala will cost around £52 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £51.
To travel from Helsinki to Nivala you need to make at least one change.






Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Helsinki to Nivala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Nivala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £64.
Distance: 417 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£57 Average Price Cheapest | £77 Average Price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Nivala train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Nivala trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 08:24 Helsinki | 5h30 | 13:54 Nivala | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Nivala
Trains from Helsinki to Nivala run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 08:24, the last at 18:30. The fastest train covers the 417 km distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 417 km |
Average train duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 30m |
First train 08:24 |
Last train 18:30 |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Nivala train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Nivala 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 Nivala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Nivala
- 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
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