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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Ylivieska
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£32
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 21 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
4 h 26 m
Trains on 18 Sept
38
Distance
436 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Ylivieska is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Ylivieska will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £32.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 38 trains from Helsinki to Ylivieska, including 26 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 436 km distance in an average of 4 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 30 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-27323:207h24Pasila railway station6:44Ylivieska station£321One-way0 changes- PYO-27323:137h31Helsinki Central6:44Ylivieska station£321One-way0 changes
- LOL-9737 · PYO-27323:456h59Pasila railway station6:44Ylivieska station£321One-way1 change
- PYO-26519:297h54Helsinki Central3:23Ylivieska station£321One-way0 changes
- LOL-9721 · PYO-26520:157h08Pasila railway station3:23Ylivieska station£321One-way1 change
- SP-3310:264h21Pasila railway station14:47Ylivieska station£641One-way0 changes
- IC-2512:264h24Pasila railway station16:50Ylivieska station£571One-way0 changes
- IC-5116:264h27Pasila railway station20:53Ylivieska station£571One-way0 changes
- SP-3310:204h27Helsinki Central14:47Ylivieska station£641One-way0 changes
- IC-2512:204h30Helsinki Central16:50Ylivieska station£571One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Helsinki to Ylivieska
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Ylivieska among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £25 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £25, while a flight costs an average of £96.
Distance: 436 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£25 Average Price Cheapest | £96 Average Price | £90 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Ylivieska:
A train is £72 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Ylivieska costing on average £96.
Other travel options to Ylivieska take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Coach takes on average 9h 42m.
The journey is about 1h 5m faster (5h 7m by train vs 6h 12m by car) and roughly £65 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£25 vs £90). 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.
Live departures
Helsinki to Ylivieska train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Ylivieska trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC-65 · H-495 | 11:20 Pasila railway station | 7h04 | 18:24 Ylivieska station | 1 change | |
| IC-25 | 12:20 Helsinki Central | 4h30 | 16:50 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-25 | 12:26 Pasila railway station | 4h24 | 16:50 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-37 | 13:20 Helsinki Central | 5h08 | 18:28 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-37 | 13:26 Pasila railway station | 5h02 | 18:28 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-27 | 14:20 Helsinki Central | 4h43 | 19:03 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-27 | 14:26 Pasila railway station | 4h37 | 19:03 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| SP-39 | 14:54 Helsinki Central | 4h44 | 19:38 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| SP-39 | 15:00 Pasila railway station | 4h38 | 19:38 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-29 | 18:20 Helsinki Central | 4h48 | 23:08 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-29 | 18:26 Pasila railway station | 4h42 | 23:08 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-265 | 19:29 Helsinki Central | 7h54 | 3:23 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-265 | 19:37 Pasila railway station | 7h46 | 3:23 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 20:10 Helsinki Central | 7h13 | 3:23 Ylivieska station | 1 change | |
| LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 20:15 Pasila railway station | 7h08 | 3:23 Ylivieska station | 1 change | |
| S-53 · PYO-265 | 20:20 Helsinki Central | 7h03 | 3:23 Ylivieska station | 1 change | |
| S-53 · PYO-265 | 20:26 Pasila railway station | 6h57 | 3:23 Ylivieska station | 1 change | |
| PYO-273 | 23:13 Helsinki Central | 7h31 | 6:44 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| PYO-273 | 23:20 Pasila railway station | 7h24 | 6:44 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 23:40 Helsinki Central | 7h04 | 6:44 Ylivieska station | 1 change | |
| LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 23:45 Pasila railway station | 6h59 | 6:44 Ylivieska station | 1 change | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
| IC-35 | 5:03 Helsinki Central | 5h25 | 10:28 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-35 | 5:09 Pasila railway station | 5h19 | 10:28 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-21 | 6:20 Helsinki Central | 4h51 | 11:11 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-21 | 6:26 Pasila railway station | 4h45 | 11:11 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-23 | 8:20 Helsinki Central | 4h47 | 13:07 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-23 | 8:26 Pasila railway station | 4h41 | 13:07 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| SP-33 | 10:20 Helsinki Central | 4h27 | 14:47 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| SP-33 | 10:26 Pasila railway station | 4h21 | 14:47 Ylivieska station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-65 · H-495 | 11:14 Helsinki Central | 7h10 | 18:24 Ylivieska station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Ylivieska
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Trains from Helsinki to Ylivieska run on average 35 times per day, taking around 5h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 24 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:09, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 436 km distance in 4h 51m.
Distance 436 km |
Average train duration 5h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 35 |
Direct trains 24 |
Fastest train 4h 51m |
First train 1:09 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Ylivieska train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Ylivieska 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 Ylivieska, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Ylivieska
Most Helsinki to Ylivieska trains use the Helsinki to Ylivieska station pair. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Ylivieska train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Helsinki station do trains to Ylivieska leave from?
Getting to Helsinki from Helsinki city centre
Helsinki 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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Getting to Pasila from Helsinki city centre
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Pasila train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
Which Ylivieska station do trains from Helsinki arrive at?
Getting to Ylivieska from Ylivieska city centre
Ylivieska is 1 km from Ylivieska city centre. Public transport options include:
Ylivieska train station facilities and services
Ylivieska has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis and Hotel.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Ylivieska.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Ylivieska: Parking, Taxis.
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