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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Vaasa to Helsinki
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
70S$
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
82S$
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
3 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
3 h 47 m
Trains on 29 Sept
24
Distance
370 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vaasa to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vaasa to Helsinki will cost around 82S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 70S$.
On Tue, 29 Sept, we found 24 trains from Vaasa to Helsinki, including 14 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 370 km distance in an average of 3 h 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 48 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.
IC-4812:45 PM3h54Vaasan rautatieasema4:39 PMHelsinki Central70 S$1One-way0 changes- IC-4812:45 PM3h47Vaasan rautatieasema4:32 PMPasila railway station70 S$1One-way0 changes
- IC-544:25 PM4h14Vaasan rautatieasema8:39 PMHelsinki Central74 S$1One-way0 changes
- IC-544:25 PM4h07Vaasan rautatieasema8:32 PMPasila railway station74 S$1One-way0 changes
- S-442 · SP-566:07 PM4h32Vaasan rautatieasema10:39 PMHelsinki Central76 S$1One-way1 change
- IC-404:44 AM3h44Vaasan rautatieasema8:28 AMPasila railway station94 S$1One-way0 changes
- IC-502:45 PM3h47Vaasan rautatieasema6:32 PMPasila railway station80 S$1One-way0 changes
- IC-4812:45 PM3h47Vaasan rautatieasema4:32 PMPasila railway station70 S$1One-way0 changes
- S-44 · IC-1506:44 AM3h48Vaasan rautatieasema10:32 AMPasila railway station86 S$1One-way1 change
- IC-425:44 AM3h48Vaasan rautatieasema9:32 AMPasila railway station83 S$1One-way0 changes
Live departures
Vaasa to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Vaasa to Helsinki trains for today, Monday, 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC-40 | 4:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h51 | 8:35 AM Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-40 | 4:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h44 | 8:28 AM Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-42 | 5:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h48 | 9:32 AM Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-42 | 5:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h55 | 9:39 AM Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-44 · IC-150 | 6:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h55 | 10:39 AM Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
| IC-44 · IC-150 | 6:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h48 | 10:32 AM Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
| IC-44 | 6:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h08 | 10:52 AM Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-44 | 6:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h15 | 10:59 AM Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| S-440 · IC-36 | 8:20 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h12 | 12:32 PM Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
| S-440 · IC-36 | 8:20 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h19 | 12:39 PM Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
| S-46 | 10:35 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h04 | 2:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| S-46 | 10:35 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h57 | 2:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-48 | 12:45 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h54 | 4:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-48 | 12:45 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h47 | 4:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-50 | 2:45 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h54 | 6:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-50 | 2:45 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h47 | 6:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-54 | 4:25 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h07 | 8:32 PM Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
| IC-54 | 4:25 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h14 | 8:39 PM Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
| S-442 · SP-56 | 6:07 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h32 | 10:39 PM Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
| S-442 · SP-56 | 6:07 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h25 | 10:32 PM Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
| S-442 · IC-28 | 6:07 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 5h25 | 11:32 PM Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
| S-442 · IC-28 | 6:07 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 5h32 | 11:39 PM Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vaasa to Helsinki
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Trains from Vaasa to Helsinki run on average 20 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 21S$ but you can travel from only 14S$ by coach.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 370 km distance in 3h 36m.
Distance 370 km |
Average train duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price 21S$ |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 3h 36m |
First train 12:30 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 35 days |
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popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vaasa and Helsinki
Most Vaasa to Helsinki trains use the Vaasan rautatieasema to Helsinki station pair, with some services arriving at Pasila. Use this guide to compare Vaasa and Helsinki train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Vaasa station do trains to Helsinki leave from?
Getting to Vaasan rautatieasema from Vaasa city centre
Vaasan rautatieasema train station facilities and services
Vaasan rautatieasema has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Gustav Wasa, Fondis
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Vaasan rautatieasema. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Vaasan rautatieasema. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Vaasan rautatieasema: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Vaasan rautatieasema: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Vaasan rautatieasema: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa, Scandic Vaasa, Hotel Astor.
Which Helsinki station do trains from Vaasa arrive at?
Getting to Helsinki from Helsinki city centre
Helsinki train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Getting to Pasila from Helsinki city centre
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Pasila train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
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