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Ateneum
Finland’s leading art museum displays classic and modern Finnish works in a grand former railway station building near the city centre.
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£21
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 11 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 13 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
174 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Mantyharju to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Mantyharju to Helsinki will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Fri 18 Sept, we found 3 trains from Mantyharju to Helsinki, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 174 km distance in an average of 2 h 13 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 17 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mantyharju to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, while a train costs an average of £20.
Distance: 174 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £36 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 0m.
The journey is about 4m faster (2h 16m by train vs 2h 20m by car) and roughly £15 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£20 vs £36). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Mantyharju to Helsinki 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 |
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![]() | 10:17 Mantyharju | 2h27 | 12:44 Helsinki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:27 Mantyharju | 2h17 | 18:44 Helsinki | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 18 September | |||||
![]() | 4:33 Mantyharju | 2h11 | 6:44 Helsinki | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Mantyharju to Helsinki run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:21, the last at 19:25. The fastest train covers the 174 km distance in 2h 11m.
Distance 174 km |
Average train duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 2h 11m |
First train 4:21 |
Last train 19:25 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Mantyharju 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.

Most Mantyharju to Helsinki trains use the Mäntyharju to Helsinki station pair, with some services arriving at Pasila. Use this guide to compare Mantyharju and Helsinki train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Mäntyharju has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Mäntyharju: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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 options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
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