The cheapest and fastest trains from Imatra to Helsinki
Cheapest price
£33
Average price
£35
Fastest journey
2 h 21 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
236 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Imatra to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Imatra to Helsinki will cost around £35 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £33.
Of the 16 trains that leave Imatra for Helsinki every day 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 236 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 28 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.
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Compare coach and train for Imatra to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Imatra to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £10.
Distance: 236 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£30 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Imatra to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Imatra to Helsinki trains for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC-6 | 09:02 Imatra station | 2h38 | 11:40 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-6 | 09:02 Imatra station | 2h31 | 11:33 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-8 | 12:09 Imatra station | 2h31 | 14:40 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-8 | 12:09 Imatra station | 2h24 | 14:33 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-10 | 15:09 Imatra station | 2h36 | 17:45 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-10 | 15:09 Imatra station | 2h29 | 17:38 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-12 | 18:18 Imatra station | 2h21 | 20:39 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-12 | 18:18 Imatra station | 2h27 | 20:45 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
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IC-102 | 03:02 Imatra station | 2h31 | 05:33 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-102 | 03:02 Imatra station | 2h38 | 05:40 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-104 | 04:02 Imatra station | 2h31 | 06:33 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-104 | 04:02 Imatra station | 2h38 | 06:40 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
S-2 | 05:02 Imatra station | 2h28 | 07:30 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
S-2 | 05:02 Imatra station | 2h21 | 07:23 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-4 | 06:02 Imatra station | 2h38 | 08:40 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-4 | 06:02 Imatra station | 2h31 | 08:33 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Imatra to Helsinki
Trains from Imatra to Helsinki run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £10 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:11, the last at 21:26. The fastest train covers the 236 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 236 km |
Average train duration 2h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Trains per day 16 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 03:11 |
Last train 21:26 |
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FAQs: Imatra to Helsinki train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Imatra to Helsinki 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 Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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