The cheapest and fastest trains from Vantaa to Joensuu
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
4 h 25 m
Average duration
4 h 27 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
359 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vantaa to Joensuu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vantaa to Joensuu will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 2 trains that leave Vantaa for Joensuu 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 359 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 29 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 Vantaa to Joensuu
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vantaa to Joensuu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £15, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 359 km
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Live departures
Vantaa to Joensuu train times
The table below shows live departures for Vantaa to Joensuu trains for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:11 Vantaa | 4h25 | 08:36 Joensuu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vantaa to Joensuu
Trains from Vantaa to Joensuu run on average 23 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 01:02, the last at 18:45. The fastest train covers the 359 km distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 359 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 4h 15m |
First train 01:02 |
Last train 18:45 |
Train companies: VR from Vantaa to Joensuu trainsVR trains will get you between Vantaa and Joensuu from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Vantaa to Joensuu train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vantaa to Joensuu 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 Joensuu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vantaa and Joensuu
- 5:30 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Ratatie.
- Restaurant Tikkurila
- Amarillo Vantaa
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Vantaa
- Break Sokos Hotel Flamingo
- Scandic Helsinki Aviacongress
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki, Tampere, and other destinations
- Hall 2: local bus connections
- Train: Helsinki commuter rail lines I, P, K, T
- Bus: Several lines available
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station building.
- Restaurant Rosso Joensuu
- Ravintola Kerubi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel
- Scandic Joensuu
- Hotel GreenStar
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
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