The cheapest and fastest trains from Valkeakoski to Helsinki
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 28 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
131 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Valkeakoski to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Valkeakoski to Helsinki will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Valkeakoski for Helsinki every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 131 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 28 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 50 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.




Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Valkeakoski to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Valkeakoski to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 131 km
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£12 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Valkeakoski to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Valkeakoski to Helsinki trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 05:59 Valkeakoski | 1h50 | 07:49 Helsinki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 11:59 Valkeakoski | 1h50 | 13:49 Helsinki | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:26 Valkeakoski | 1h33 | 16:59 Helsinki | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Valkeakoski to Helsinki
Trains from Valkeakoski to Helsinki run on average 71 times per day, taking around 1h 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £5 but you can travel from only £5 by coach.
There are 40 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 131 km distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 131 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £5 |
Trains per day 71 |
Direct trains 40 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 00:15 |
Last train 23:45 |
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FAQs: Valkeakoski to Helsinki train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Valkeakoski 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 Valkeakoski and Helsinki
- 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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