The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Tampere
Cheapest price
£15
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
88
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Tampere will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £15.
Of the 88 trains that leave Helsinki for Tampere every day 84 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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-26519:293h02Helsinki Central22:31Tampereen Rautatieasema£151One-way0 changes
PYO-26519:372h54Pasila railway station22:31Tampereen Rautatieasema£151One-way0 changes
LOL-971519:102h15Helsinki Central21:25Tampereen Rautatieasema£171One-way0 changes
LOL-96357:102h15Helsinki Central9:25Tampereen Rautatieasema£171One-way0 changes
LOL-96499:152h10Pasila railway station11:25Tampereen Rautatieasema£171One-way0 changes
SP-3310:261h32Pasila railway station11:58Tampereen Rautatieasema£231One-way0 changes
IC-439:261h32Pasila railway station10:58Tampereen Rautatieasema£191One-way0 changes
IC-5116:261h32Pasila railway station17:58Tampereen Rautatieasema£251One-way0 changes
IC-2714:261h32Pasila railway station15:58Tampereen Rautatieasema£201One-way0 changes
IC-417:261h32Pasila railway station8:58Tampereen Rautatieasema£211One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Helsinki to Tampere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Tampere 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 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 160 km
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Live departures
Helsinki to Tampere train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Tampere trains for today, Sunday 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-21 | 6:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 7:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-21 | 6:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 7:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-155 | 7:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 8:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-155 | 7:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 8:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9635 | 7:10 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 9:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9635 | 7:15 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 9:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-83 | 8:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 9:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-83 | 8:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 9:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-23 | 8:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 9:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-23 | 8:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 9:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-93 | 9:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 10:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-93 | 9:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 10:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9649 | 9:10 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 11:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9649 | 9:15 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 11:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-43 | 9:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 10:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-43 | 9:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 10:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-143 | 10:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 11:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-143 | 10:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 11:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-33 | 10:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 11:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-33 | 10:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 11:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-45 | 11:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 12:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-45 | 11:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 12:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9661 | 11:10 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 13:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9661 | 11:15 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 13:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-171 | 12:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 13:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-171 | 12:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 13:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-145 | 13:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 14:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-145 | 13:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 14:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9675 | 13:10 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 15:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9675 | 13:15 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 15:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-37 | 13:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 14:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-37 | 13:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 14:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-87 | 14:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 15:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-87 | 14:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 15:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-27 | 14:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 15:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-27 | 14:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 15:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
SP-39 | 14:54 Helsinki Central | 1h45 | 16:39 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
SP-39 | 15:00 Pasila railway station | 1h39 | 16:39 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-151 | 15:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 16:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-151 | 15:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 16:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9687 | 15:10 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 17:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9687 | 15:15 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 17:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-47 | 15:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 16:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-47 | 15:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 16:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-147 | 15:59 Helsinki Central | 1h54 | 17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-147 | 16:05 Pasila railway station | 1h48 | 17:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-51 | 16:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 17:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-51 | 16:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 17:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-59 | 16:30 Helsinki Central | 1h51 | 18:21 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-59 | 16:36 Pasila railway station | 1h45 | 18:21 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-177 | 17:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 18:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-177 | 17:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 18:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9705 | 17:10 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9705 | 17:15 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 19:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-49 | 17:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 18:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-49 | 17:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 18:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-89 | 18:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 19:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-89 | 18:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 19:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-29 | 18:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 19:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-29 | 18:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 19:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-149 | 19:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 20:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-149 | 19:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 20:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9715 | 19:10 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 21:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9715 | 19:15 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 21:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-265 | 19:29 Helsinki Central | 3h02 | 22:31 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-265 | 19:37 Pasila railway station | 2h54 | 22:31 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-183 | 20:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 21:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-183 | 20:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 21:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-53 | 20:20 Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 21:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-53 | 20:26 Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 21:58 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-185 | 21:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 22:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-185 | 21:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 22:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9727 | 21:10 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 23:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9727 | 21:15 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 23:25 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-187 | 22:00 Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 23:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-187 | 22:06 Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 23:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9733 | 22:40 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 0:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9733 | 22:45 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 0:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-273 | 23:13 Helsinki Central | 2h42 | 1:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-273 | 23:20 Pasila railway station | 2h35 | 1:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 23:40 Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 1:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 change | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 23:45 Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 1:55 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 change | |
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LOL-9619 · LOL-9623 | 4:20 Helsinki Central | 2h18 | 6:38 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 change | |
LOL-9619 · LOL-9623 | 4:25 Pasila railway station | 2h13 | 6:38 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 change | |
IC-35 | 5:03 Helsinki Central | 1h50 | 6:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-35 | 5:09 Pasila railway station | 1h44 | 6:53 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9621 | 5:10 Helsinki Central | 2h25 | 7:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9621 | 5:15 Pasila railway station | 2h20 | 7:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Tampere
Trains from Helsinki to Tampere run on average 87 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 80 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 160 km distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 160 km |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 87 |
Direct trains 80 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Tampere train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Tampere 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 Tampere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Tampere
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Rautatienkatu 27.
- Restaurant C
- Ravintola Tampella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Scandic Tampere City
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
- Lapland Hotels Tampere
- Omena Hotel Tampere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Helsinki, Turku, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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