The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Jakobstad
Cheapest price on Oct 09
$58
Average ticket price on Oct 09
$80
Fastest journey on Oct 09
3 h 24 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
3 h 38 m
Trains on Oct 09
16
Distance
407 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Jakobstad is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Jakobstad will cost around $80 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 16 trains from Helsinki to Jakobstad, including 12 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct trains cover the 407 km distance in an average of 3 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 24 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 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.
LOL-9737 · PYO-27311:45 PM5h39Pasila railway station5:24 AMBennäs railway station$581One-way1 transfer
PYO-27311:13 PM6h11Helsinki Central5:24 AMBennäs railway station$581One-way0 transfers
PYO-27311:20 PM6h04Pasila railway station5:24 AMBennäs railway station$581One-way0 transfers
LOL-9737 · PYO-27311:40 PM5h44Helsinki Central5:24 AMBennäs railway station$581One-way1 transfer
IC-21 · IC-386:26 AM5h07Pasila railway station11:33 AMBennäs railway station$711One-way1 transfer
SP-3310:26 AM3h24Pasila railway station1:50 PMBennäs railway station$901One-way0 transfers
SP-3310:20 AM3h30Helsinki Central1:50 PMBennäs railway station$901One-way0 transfers
IC-238:26 AM3h42Pasila railway station12:08 PMBennäs railway station$841One-way0 transfers
IC-296:26 PM3h45Pasila railway station10:11 PMBennäs railway station$901One-way0 transfers
IC-238:20 AM3h48Helsinki Central12:08 PMBennäs railway station$841One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Jakobstad
Trains from Helsinki to Jakobstad run on average 24 times per day, taking around 4h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 (€27) if you book in advance.
There are 13 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (407 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 252 miles (407 km) |
Average train duration 4h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€27) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 13 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Jakobstad train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Jakobstad trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S-53 · PYO-265 · S-52 | 8:20 PM Helsinki Central | 9h12 | 5:32 AM Bennäs railway station | 2 transfers | |
S-53 · PYO-265 · S-52 | 8:26 PM Pasila railway station | 9h06 | 5:32 AM Bennäs railway station | 2 transfers | |
PYO-273 | 11:13 PM Helsinki Central | 6h11 | 5:24 AM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
PYO-273 | 11:20 PM Pasila railway station | 6h04 | 5:24 AM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:40 PM Helsinki Central | 5h44 | 5:24 AM Bennäs railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:45 PM Pasila railway station | 5h39 | 5:24 AM Bennäs railway station | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
IC-35 | 5:03 AM Helsinki Central | 4h24 | 9:27 AM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-35 | 5:09 AM Pasila railway station | 4h18 | 9:27 AM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-21 · IC-38 | 6:20 AM Helsinki Central | 5h13 | 11:33 AM Bennäs railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-21 · IC-38 | 6:26 AM Pasila railway station | 5h07 | 11:33 AM Bennäs railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-23 | 8:20 AM Helsinki Central | 3h48 | 12:08 PM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-23 | 8:26 AM Pasila railway station | 3h42 | 12:08 PM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SP-33 | 10:20 AM Helsinki Central | 3h30 | 1:50 PM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
SP-33 | 10:26 AM Pasila railway station | 3h24 | 1:50 PM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-59 | 4:40 PM Helsinki Central | 3h57 | 8:37 PM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-59 | 4:46 PM Pasila railway station | 3h51 | 8:37 PM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-29 | 6:20 PM Helsinki Central | 3h51 | 10:11 PM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-29 | 6:26 PM Pasila railway station | 3h45 | 10:11 PM Bennäs railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FAQs: Trains from Helsinki to Jakobstad
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Helsinki to Jakobstad
Most Helsinki to Jakobstad trains use the Helsinki to Jakobstad-Pedersöre station pair. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Jakobstad train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Helsinki station do trains to Jakobstad leave from?
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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