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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 160 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£15 Average Price | £5 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 25m Average total duration 2h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tampere:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Tampere costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Tampere take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 25m.
The journey is about 15m faster (1h 56m by train vs 2h 11m by car) and roughly £16 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£15 vs £31). 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.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Tampere from Helsinki by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Tampere is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Helsinki is Finland’s seaside capital, known for Nordic design, harbour views and a calm Baltic character. Neoclassical streets, modern architecture and everyday sauna culture give the city a distinctly relaxed feel.
Turku, Finland’s oldest city, is known for its Aura river setting, medieval roots and strong maritime character. Its castle, cathedral and lively student life give the city a historic feel that still feels relaxed and current.
Jyväskylä is a lakeside university city in central Finland, known for Alvar Aalto and its youthful atmosphere. It blends modern Finnish design with forests, water and an active cultural life.
Lahti is a lakeside Finnish city known for winter sports, design and green innovation. Its Ski Jumping Hills, Sibelius Hall and easy access to forests and water give it a relaxed, active feel.
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This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tampere:
A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Tampere costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Tampere take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 25m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Tampere as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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