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Ateneum Art Museum
Finland’s best-known classical art museum, with major Finnish works and selected international art in a central historic building.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 25 m
Average duration
1 h 31 m
Trains per day
7
Distance
86 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Ekenäs to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ekenäs to Helsinki will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 7 trains that leave Ekenäs for Helsinki on Sun, Jun 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 86 km distance in an average of 1 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 25 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 33 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.
LOL-1612
LOL-1630
LOL-1608 · IC-948
LOL-1630 · IC-972
LOL-1618 · IC-958
LOL-1630 · IC-972
LOL-1608 · IC-948
LOL-1618 · IC-958
LOL-1622 · S-962
LOL-1626 · IC-966Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ekenäs to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $8.
Distance: 53 miles (86 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 46m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
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Direct services run with VR.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Ekenäs to Helsinki trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-1608 · IC-948 | 9:07 AM Tammisaari railway station | 1h33 | 10:40 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1618 · SP-958 | 2:07 PM Tammisaari railway station | 1h33 | 3:40 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1622 · IC-962 | 4:07 PM Tammisaari railway station | 1h33 | 5:40 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1626 · SP-966 | 6:07 PM Tammisaari railway station | 1h33 | 7:40 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1630 · IC-972 | 9:45 PM Tammisaari railway station | 1h25 | 11:10 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer |
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Trains from Ekenäs to Helsinki run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 16m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 06:04, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 53 miles (86 km) distance in 1h 17m.
Distance 53 miles (86 km) |
Average train duration 1h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 17m |
First train 6:04 AM |
Last train 9:37 PM |
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Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Finland’s best-known classical art museum, with major Finnish works and selected international art in a central historic building.
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Helsinki’s grand historic square, framed by major neoclassical buildings and one of the city’s key postcard views.
The classic central promenade lined with elegant buildings, green space, and a lively local atmosphere in warmer months.
The waterfront Market Square, popular for harbor views, ferries, and a lively introduction to central Helsinki.
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A classic Finnish salmon soup with potatoes, carrots, leeks, and cream, usually finished with dill. It is a comforting staple found across Helsinki.
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A respected modern Nordic fine dining restaurant known for seasonal Finnish ingredients, polished cooking, and an elegant contemporary setting.
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Helsinki is pricey by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, though public transport is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving about 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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