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The cheapest and fastest trains from Espoo to Helsinki

Showing times and prices for Jul 14

Cheapest price

Average price

Fastest journey

21 m

Average duration

23 m

Trains per day

Distance

16 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Espoo to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Espoo to Helsinki will cost around $6 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $6.

Fast trains

Of the 5 trains that leave Espoo for Helsinki on Mon, Jul 14, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 14 the direct trains cover the 16 km distance in an average of 23 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 21 m .

On Mon, Jul 14 the slowest trains will take 26 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.

06:09AM0h26

Espoo

06:35AMHelsinki

$61One-way

0 transfers

06:53AM0h26

Espoo

07:19AMHelsinki

$61One-way

0 transfers

07:09AM0h26

Espoo

07:35AMHelsinki

$61One-way

0 transfers

07:34AM0h21

Espoo

07:55AMHelsinki

$61One-way

0 transfers

07:39AM0h26

Espoo

08:05AMHelsinki

$61One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Espoo to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Espoo to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €5, and a bus costs an average of €5.

Distance: 9 miles (16 km)

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Train	Most popular Bus
€6 Average price Cheapest	€6 Average price
57m Average total duration 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Espoo to Helsinki

Finland

Trains from Espoo to Helsinki run on average 50 times per day, taking around 27m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

9 miles (16 km)

Average train duration

27m

Cheapest ticket price

$6 (€5)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

21m

First train

06:09

Last train

20:39

Price information

Train companies: VR from Espoo to Helsinki trains

VR trains will get you to Helsinki from Espoo from $12 (€10). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

VR is a Finnish train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including InterCity, Pendolino, and Allegro trains. Allegro trains are the fastest, offering speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Pendolino and InterCity trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable ride. VR also offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and season tickets. The most popular routes for VR are Helsinki to Tampere, Helsinki to Turku, and Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

VR from Espoo to Helsinki train information:

Average Duration: 21 min
Cheapest Price: $12
VR frequency: 46 a day

FAQs: Trains from Espoo to Helsinki

FAQs: Travel by train from Espoo to Helsinki easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Espoo to Helsinki.

Cheap train tickets from Espoo to Helsinki can start from as little as $12 (€10) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Espoo to Helsinki is $12 (€10); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time between Espoo and Helsinki is on average 20 min for the 10 mile (16 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Helsinki from Espoo by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Espoo to Helsinki leaves at 12: 53 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Espoo to Helsinki leaves at 11: 53 PM.

Yes, there are 25 direct trains a day from Espoo to Helsinki with VR. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

Take the Espoo to Helsinki train with VR. However, it's always good to check out all possible train providers for the journey from Espoo to Helsinki as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

Yes, you can take a night train from Espoo to Helsinki with VR. Find all the info regarding night trains in Europe.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Espoo railway station, which is located around 0.2 miles (316 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Helsinki Central, located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Helsinki from Espoo is worth doing with a journey time of 20 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

You have options as you can travel from Espoo to Helsinki 2 different ways: train or bus.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Espoo to Helsinki

Espoo

Helsinki

The major train station for departures in Espoo is Leppävaara. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Leppävaara for your trip from Espoo to Helsinki.

Leppävaara Accessibility

Amenities at train station

Accessibility

information

Address

02650 Espoo, Finland

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

Espoo

Amenities at train station

Parking

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Bike Parking

information

Address

02770 Espoo, Finland

Accessibility

The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

The major train station for arrivals in Helsinki is Pasila. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Pasila for your journey to Helsinki from Espoo.

Pasila