The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Vaasa
Cheapest price
£34
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
3 h 33 m
Average duration
3 h 38 m
Trains per day
20
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Vaasa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Vaasa will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £34.
Of the 20 trains that leave Helsinki for Vaasa every day 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 370 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 42 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-9737 · PYO-273 · S-5223:408h13Helsinki Central7:53Vaasan rautatieasema£341One-way2 changes
PYO-273 · S-5223:208h33Pasila railway station7:53Vaasan rautatieasema£341One-way1 change
PYO-273 · S-5223:138h40Helsinki Central7:53Vaasan rautatieasema£341One-way1 change
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 · S-5223:458h08Pasila railway station7:53Vaasan rautatieasema£341One-way2 changes
IC-35 · S-555:094h18Pasila railway station9:27Vaasan rautatieasema£481One-way1 change
S-5320:263h33Pasila railway station23:59Vaasan rautatieasema£491One-way0 changes
IC-4917:263h36Pasila railway station21:02Vaasan rautatieasema£491One-way0 changes
S-5320:203h39Helsinki Central23:59Vaasan rautatieasema£491One-way0 changes
IC-417:263h41Pasila railway station11:07Vaasan rautatieasema£551One-way0 changes
IC-4917:203h42Helsinki Central21:02Vaasan rautatieasema£491One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Helsinki to Vaasa
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Vaasa among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £11.
Distance: 370 km
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£43 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 25m Average total duration 5h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Vaasa train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Vaasa trains for today, Monday 4 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PYO-273 · S-52 | 23:13 Helsinki Central | 8h40 | 7:53 Vaasan rautatieasema | 1 change | |
PYO-273 · S-52 | 23:20 Pasila railway station | 8h33 | 7:53 Vaasan rautatieasema | 1 change | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 · S-52 | 23:40 Helsinki Central | 8h13 | 7:53 Vaasan rautatieasema | 2 changes | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 · S-52 | 23:45 Pasila railway station | 8h08 | 7:53 Vaasan rautatieasema | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 5 May | |||||
IC-35 · S-55 | 5:03 Helsinki Central | 4h24 | 9:27 Vaasan rautatieasema | 1 change | |
IC-35 · S-55 | 5:09 Pasila railway station | 4h18 | 9:27 Vaasan rautatieasema | 1 change | |
IC-41 | 7:20 Helsinki Central | 3h47 | 11:07 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-41 | 7:26 Pasila railway station | 3h41 | 11:07 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-43 | 9:20 Helsinki Central | 4h02 | 13:22 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-43 | 9:26 Pasila railway station | 3h56 | 13:22 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-45 | 11:00 Helsinki Central | 4h17 | 15:17 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-45 | 11:06 Pasila railway station | 4h11 | 15:17 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-37 · S-445 | 13:20 Helsinki Central | 4h08 | 17:28 Vaasan rautatieasema | 1 change | |
IC-37 · S-445 | 13:26 Pasila railway station | 4h02 | 17:28 Vaasan rautatieasema | 1 change | |
IC-47 | 15:20 Helsinki Central | 3h50 | 19:10 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-47 | 15:26 Pasila railway station | 3h44 | 19:10 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-49 | 17:20 Helsinki Central | 3h42 | 21:02 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-49 | 17:26 Pasila railway station | 3h36 | 21:02 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-53 | 20:20 Helsinki Central | 3h39 | 23:59 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
S-53 | 20:26 Pasila railway station | 3h33 | 23:59 Vaasan rautatieasema | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Vaasa
Trains from Helsinki to Vaasa run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 370 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 370 km |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 3h 35m |
First train 0:30 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 56 days |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Vaasa train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Vaasa 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 Vaasa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Vaasa
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant Gustav Wasa
- Fondis
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa
- Scandic Vaasa
- Hotel Astor
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible from the main hall.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
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