The cheapest and fastest trains from Joensuu to Lahti
Cheapest price
£41
Average price
£45
Fastest journey
3 h 37 m
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
281 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Joensuu to Lahti is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Joensuu to Lahti will cost around £45 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £41.
Of the 8 trains that leave Joensuu for Lahti every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 47 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.
S-1044:003h47Joensuu station7:47Lahti railway station£411One-way0 changes
IC-1015:103h43Joensuu station18:53Lahti railway station£411One-way0 changes
HDM-724 · IC-7015:405h04Joensuu station20:44Lahti railway station£431One-way1 change
IC-812:103h37Joensuu station15:47Lahti railway station£451One-way0 changes
S-1218:103h43Joensuu station21:53Lahti railway station£451One-way0 changes
IC-812:103h37Joensuu station15:47Lahti railway station£451One-way0 changes
IC-10610:153h38Joensuu station13:53Lahti railway station£481One-way0 changes
IC-1015:103h43Joensuu station18:53Lahti railway station£411One-way0 changes
S-1218:103h43Joensuu station21:53Lahti railway station£451One-way0 changes
S-1044:003h47Joensuu station7:47Lahti railway station£411One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Joensuu to Lahti
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Joensuu to Lahti among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 38m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 281 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£33 Average Price | £16 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 38m Average total duration 6h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Joensuu to Lahti train times
The table below shows live departures for Joensuu to Lahti trains for today, Friday 17 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:00 Joensuu | 3h47 | 5:47 Lahti | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:10 Joensuu | 3h43 | 19:53 Lahti | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 18 April | |||||
S-104 | 1:00 Joensuu station | 3h47 | 4:47 Lahti railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Joensuu to Lahti
Trains from Joensuu to Lahti run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:00, the last at 19:23. The fastest train covers the 281 km distance in 3h 37m.
Distance 281 km |
Average train duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 3h 37m |
First train 4:00 |
Last train 19:23 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: VR from Joensuu to Lahti trainsVR trains will get you between Joensuu and Lahti from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Joensuu to Lahti train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Joensuu to Lahti 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 Lahti, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Joensuu and Lahti
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station building.
- Restaurant Rosso Joensuu
- Ravintola Kerubi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel
- Scandic Joensuu
- Hotel GreenStar
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Vesijärvenkatu 37.
- Santa Fe
- Ravintola Roux
- Outside the main entrance.
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- €1
- Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone
- Scandic Lahti City
- GreenStar Hotel Lahti
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, not covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Helsinki and other major Finnish cities
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