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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 23 Sept
£49
Average ticket price on 23 Sept
£50
Fastest journey on 23 Sept
4 h 29 m
Average journey duration on 23 Sept
4 h 39 m
Trains on 23 Sept
10
Distance
355 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Siilinjärvi to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Siilinjärvi to Helsinki will cost around £50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £49.
On Wed 23 Sept, we found 10 trains from Siilinjärvi to Helsinki, including 10 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 355 km distance in an average of 4 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 29 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 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.
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IC-66Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Siilinjärvi to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £15 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 coach costs an average of £15, while a flight costs an average of £148.
Distance: 355 km
| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£49 Average Price | £148 Average Price | £15 Average Price Cheapest | £71 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration 4h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration 5h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Siilinjärvi to Helsinki:
A coach is £34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Siilinjärvi to Helsinki costing on average £49.
A coach is £133 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Siilinjärvi to Helsinki costing on average £148.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 52m.
Coach takes on average 5h 53m.
Tickets start at around £49 compared to roughly £71 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £22. The journey takes 4h 52m versus 4h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with VR.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Siilinjärvi to Helsinki trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 23 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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S-62 | 5:08 Siilinjärvi station | 4h29 | 9:37 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-62 | 5:08 Siilinjärvi station | 4h36 | 9:44 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-64 | 8:00 Siilinjärvi station | 4h37 | 12:37 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-64 | 8:00 Siilinjärvi station | 4h44 | 12:44 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-66 | 10:50 Siilinjärvi station | 4h47 | 15:37 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-66 | 10:50 Siilinjärvi station | 4h54 | 15:44 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-68 | 13:46 Siilinjärvi station | 4h51 | 18:37 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-68 | 13:46 Siilinjärvi station | 4h58 | 18:44 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-70 | 16:23 Siilinjärvi station | 5h14 | 21:37 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-70 | 16:23 Siilinjärvi station | 5h21 | 21:44 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Siilinjärvi to Helsinki run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 22:03. The fastest train covers the 355 km distance in 4h 25m.
Distance 355 km |
Average train duration 4h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 4h 25m |
First train 4:46 |
Last train 22:03 |
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Tipping is not expected. Service is included in restaurants; rounding up is optional. Taxis may be rounded up, and cafés usually do not require tips.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Siilinjärvi 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 Siilinjärvi to Helsinki trains use the Siilinjärvi to Helsinki station pair, with some services arriving at Pasila. Use this guide to compare Siilinjärvi and Helsinki train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Siilinjärvi has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Siilinjärvi.
ATMs are available at Siilinjärvi.
Available at Siilinjärvi: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Siilinjärvi: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Siilinjärvi.
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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