The cheapest and fastest trains from Kemi to Helsinki
Cheapest price
£57
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
6 h 32 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
619 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kemi to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kemi to Helsinki will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £57.
Of the 18 trains that leave Kemi for Helsinki 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 619 km distance in an average of 6 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 32 m .
The slowest trains will take 6 h 59 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-27422:3010h37Kemi station9:07Pasila railway station£571One-way0 changes
PYO-274 · LOL-863022:3010h21Kemi station8:51Pasila railway station£571One-way1 change
PYO-26619:2410h55Kemi station6:19Pasila railway station£571One-way0 changes
PYO-26619:2411h03Kemi station6:27Helsinki Central£571One-way0 changes
PYO-266 · LOL-961619:2410h45Kemi station6:09Helsinki Central£571One-way1 change
IC-2817:006h32Kemi station23:32Pasila railway station£761One-way0 changes
IC-2817:006h39Kemi station23:39Helsinki Central£761One-way0 changes
IC-2410:406h52Kemi station17:32Pasila railway station£851One-way0 changes
IC-226:386h54Kemi station13:32Pasila railway station£851One-way0 changes
IC-2410:406h59Kemi station17:39Helsinki Central£851One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Kemi to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Kemi to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 619 km
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£52 Average Price | £30 Average Price Cheapest |
9h 26m Average total duration Fastest 8h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 47m Average total duration 10h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Kemi to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Kemi to Helsinki trains for today, Thursday 28 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PYO-274 · LOL-9078 | 22:30 Kemi station | 10h21 | 8:51 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
PYO-274 · IC-162 | 22:30 Kemi station | 9h05 | 7:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
PYO-274 | 22:30 Kemi station | 10h45 | 9:15 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-274 · IC-162 | 22:30 Kemi station | 8h59 | 7:29 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
PYO-274 · LOL-9078 | 22:30 Kemi station | 10h26 | 8:56 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
PYO-274 | 22:30 Kemi station | 10h37 | 9:07 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-276 · IC-40 | 22:50 Kemi station | 9h38 | 8:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
PYO-276 · IC-40 | 22:50 Kemi station | 9h45 | 8:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
PYO-276 · LOL-9820 | 22:50 Kemi station | 11h18 | 10:08 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
PYO-276 · LOL-9820 | 22:50 Kemi station | 11h24 | 10:14 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
PYO-276 · LOL-9606 · LOL-9640 | 22:50 Kemi station | 10h59 | 9:49 Helsinki Central | 2 changes | |
PYO-276 | 22:50 Kemi station | 11h36 | 10:26 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-276 · LOL-9606 · LOL-9640 | 22:50 Kemi station | 10h53 | 9:43 Pasila railway station | 2 changes | |
PYO-276 | 22:50 Kemi station | 11h44 | 10:34 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 29 May | |||||
IC-22 | 6:38 Kemi station | 7h01 | 13:39 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-22 | 6:38 Kemi station | 6h54 | 13:32 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-24 | 10:40 Kemi station | 6h59 | 17:39 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-24 | 10:40 Kemi station | 6h52 | 17:32 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-34 | 14:24 Kemi station | 7h08 | 21:32 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-34 | 14:24 Kemi station | 7h15 | 21:39 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-28 | 17:00 Kemi station | 6h39 | 23:39 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-28 | 17:00 Kemi station | 6h32 | 23:32 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-266 | 19:24 Kemi station | 10h55 | 6:19 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-266 | 19:24 Kemi station | 11h03 | 6:27 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
PYO-266 · LOL-9616 | 19:24 Kemi station | 10h45 | 6:09 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
PYO-266 · LOL-9616 | 19:24 Kemi station | 10h39 | 6:03 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kemi to Helsinki
Trains from Kemi to Helsinki run on average 24 times per day, taking around 8h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 619 km distance in 6h 39m.
Distance 619 km |
Average train duration 8h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 6h 39m |
First train 0:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
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FAQs: Kemi to Helsinki train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kemi 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 Kemi and Helsinki
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant Merihovi
- Cafe Hertta
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Merihovi
- Seaside Glass Villas
- Hotel Palomestari
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platform 1: trains to Rovaniemi
- Platform 2: trains to Oulu
- Bus: Several local lines available
- Taxi services are also accessible.
- 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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