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EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Major modern art museum on the waterfront, with changing exhibitions, design, and sea views in Tapiola.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampere to Espoo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampere to Espoo will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £5.
On Mon 02 Nov, we found 2 trains from Tampere to Espoo, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 151 km distance in an average of 2 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 46 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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Trains from Tampere to Espoo run on average 69 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:23, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 151 km distance in 1h 46m.
Distance 151 km |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 69 |
Fastest train 1h 46m |
First train 0:23 |
Last train 23:53 |
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The table below shows live departures for Tampere to Espoo trains for today, Sunday 1 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PYO-266 · LOL-8413 | 3:45 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h18 | 7:03 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
PYO-264 · LOL-9620 · LOL-8415 | 4:10 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h23 | 7:33 Espoo railway station | 2 changes | |
PYO-264 · LOL-8417 | 4:10 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h53 | 8:03 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
PYO-274 · LOL-8455 | 6:08 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h28 | 9:36 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-80 · LOL-8455 | 7:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h32 | 9:36 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
PYO-276 · LOL-8327 | 7:30 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h21 | 10:51 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
PYO-276 · LOL-9820 · LOL-8459 | 7:30 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h06 | 10:36 Espoo railway station | 2 changes | |
IC-140 · LOL-8325 | 8:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 10:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9646 · LOL-8329 | 8:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 11:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
S-466 · S-44 · LOL-8329 | 8:45 Tesoma railway station | 2h36 | 11:21 Espoo railway station | 2 changes | |
S-44 · LOL-8329 | 9:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 11:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
S-20 · LOL-8465 | 10:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 12:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9660 · LOL-8337 | 10:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 13:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-36 · LOL-8469 | 11:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 13:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-142 · LOL-8337 | 11:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 13:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-464 · IC-22 · LOL-8473 | 11:26 Tesoma railway station | 2h40 | 14:06 Espoo railway station | 2 changes | |
IC-22 · LOL-8473 | 12:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 14:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-94 · LOL-8341 | 12:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 14:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9672 · LOL-8345 | 12:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 15:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-46 · LOL-8477 | 13:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 15:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-38 · LOL-8481 | 14:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 16:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
S-158 · LOL-8349 | 14:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 16:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9686 · LOL-8353 | 14:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 17:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-48 · LOL-8485 | 15:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 17:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-144 · LOL-8353 | 15:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 17:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-468 · IC-24 · LOL-8489 | 15:35 Tesoma railway station | 2h31 | 18:06 Espoo railway station | 2 changes | |
IC-24 · LOL-8489 | 16:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 18:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-86 · LOL-8357 | 16:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 18:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9700 · LOL-8361 | 16:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 19:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-50 · LOL-8493 | 17:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 19:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-180 · LOL-8361 | 17:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 19:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-470 · IC-26 · LOL-8497 | 17:35 Tesoma railway station | 2h31 | 20:06 Espoo railway station | 2 changes | |
IC-26 · LOL-8497 | 18:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 20:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-146 · LOL-8365 | 18:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 20:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9712 · LOL-1633 | 18:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h38 | 21:13 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-54 · LOL-8501 | 19:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 21:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-184 · LOL-8369 | 19:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 21:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-472 · IC-34 · LOL-8505 | 19:35 Tesoma railway station | 2h31 | 22:06 Espoo railway station | 2 changes | |
IC-34 · LOL-8505 | 20:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 22:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
S-88 · LOL-8373 | 20:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h17 | 22:21 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9726 · LOL-8511 | 20:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h01 | 23:36 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-56 · LOL-8509 | 21:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 23:06 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-148 · LOL-8511 | 21:04 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h32 | 23:36 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
IC-28 · LOL-18551 | 22:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h08 | 0:08 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
S-32 · LOL-18555 | 23:00 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h08 | 1:08 Espoo railway station | 1 change | |
LOL-9740 · LOL-9798 · BLV-09612BT · LOL-19798 | 23:35 Tampereen Rautatieasema | 5h28 | 5:03 Espoo railway station | 4 changes | |
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Major modern art museum on the waterfront, with changing exhibitions, design, and sea views in Tapiola.
Exhibition centre sharing the WeeGee building with several museums, featuring toys, clocks, and varied displays.
Museum in WeeGee presenting Espoo history from archaeology to suburban growth through family-friendly exhibits.
Garden city district known for modernist planning, cultural venues, ponds, and a pleasant central walking area.
National park area in northern Espoo with forest trails, lakes, and classic Finnish scenery close to the city.
Popular seafront promenade and beach area with coastal paths, cafés nearby, and broad views over the Gulf.
A hearty fish soup of salmon, potatoes, leek and cream, common on Finland’s southern coast and a staple comfort food in homes and markets.
Small fried vendace from Finnish lakes, usually served with mashed potatoes. A beloved seasonal fish dish across southern Finland.
Dark rye bread with a dense texture and sour flavour. Rye bread is central to Finnish daily eating and a classic accompaniment to meals.
Refined Nordic restaurant in Haukilahti, known for seasonal tasting menus and a calm waterfront setting.
Stylish restaurant in Tapiola serving modern Finnish and European dishes in an elegant yet approachable atmosphere.
Well-known seaside café and restaurant on Pentala Island, popular for Finnish archipelago food and summer outings.
Espoo is costly for visitors: hotels, dining and local transport are pricier than in much of Europe, though public transport offers fair value.
Tipping is not expected. Service is included. Round up in cafés or taxis for convenience, or leave 5-10% only for notably excellent restaurant service.
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Most Tampere to Espoo trains use the Tampereen Rautatieasema to Espoo station pair, with some services arriving at Leppävaara. Use this guide to compare Tampere and Espoo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tampereen Rautatieasema 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 C, Ravintola Tampella
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Tampere City, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere, Lapland Hotels Tampere, Omena Hotel Tampere.
Tesoma has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tesoma: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Espoo has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Bike Parking.
ATMs are available at Espoo.
Available at Espoo: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Espoo: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Espoo: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Leppävaara has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leppävaara: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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