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Malva
Visual arts museum in the Malva cultural center. It combines changing art exhibitions with strong design and poster collections in a modern setting.
Cheapest price
€15
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
46 m
Average duration
46 m
Trains per day
72
Distance
99 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Lahti is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Lahti will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €15.
Of the 72 trains that leave Helsinki for Lahti on Tue, Aug 04, 62 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 46 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 46 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-9867
LOL-9815
LOL-9827
LOL-9843
LOL-9859
IC-63
S-115
IC-73
IC-5
S-9Trains from Helsinki to Lahti run on average 64 times per day, taking around 1h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 but you can travel from only €4 by bus.
There are 59 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:15. The fastest train covers the 61 miles (99 km) distance in 51m.
Distance 61 miles (99 km) |
Average train duration 1h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 64 |
Direct trains 59 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 11:15 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
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Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Lahti trains for today, Monday, August 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-9621 · LOL-9909 | 5:07 AM Helsinki Central | 1h49 | 6:56 AM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9621 · LOL-9909 | 5:12 AM Pasila railway station | 1h44 | 6:56 AM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-61 | 5:54 AM Helsinki Central | 0h55 | 6:49 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-61 | 6:00 AM Pasila railway station | 0h49 | 6:49 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9813 | 6:34 AM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 7:39 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9813 | 6:39 AM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 7:39 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-1 | 6:54 AM Helsinki Central | 0h55 | 7:49 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-1 | 7:00 AM Pasila railway station | 0h49 | 7:49 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9815 | 7:34 AM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 8:39 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9815 | 7:39 AM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 8:39 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-63 | 8:14 AM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 9:06 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-63 | 8:20 AM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 9:06 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9823 | 8:45 AM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 9:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9823 | 8:50 AM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 9:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9827 | 9:45 AM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 10:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9827 | 9:50 AM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 10:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-3 | 10:14 AM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 11:06 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-3 | 10:20 AM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 11:06 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9831 | 10:45 AM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 11:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9831 | 10:50 AM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 11:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-65 | 11:14 AM Helsinki Central | 0h57 | 12:11 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-65 | 11:20 AM Pasila railway station | 0h51 | 12:11 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9835 | 11:45 AM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 12:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9835 | 11:50 AM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 12:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9839 | 12:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 1:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9839 | 12:50 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 1:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-5 | 1:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 2:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-5 | 1:20 PM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 2:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9843 | 1:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 2:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9843 | 1:50 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 2:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-67 | 2:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 3:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-67 | 2:20 PM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 3:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9847 | 2:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9847 | 2:50 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-7 | 3:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 4:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-7 | 3:20 PM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 4:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9849 | 3:35 PM Helsinki Central | 1h10 | 4:45 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9691 · LOL-9947 | 3:39 PM Helsinki Central | 1h59 | 5:38 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9849 | 3:40 PM Pasila railway station | 1h05 | 4:45 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9691 · LOL-9947 | 3:44 PM Pasila railway station | 1h54 | 5:38 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-147 · LOL-9947 | 3:59 PM Helsinki Central | 1h39 | 5:38 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-147 · LOL-9947 | 4:05 PM Pasila railway station | 1h33 | 5:38 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-9 | 4:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 5:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-9 | 4:20 PM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 5:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9853 | 4:34 PM Helsinki Central | 1h10 | 5:44 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9853 | 4:39 PM Pasila railway station | 1h05 | 5:44 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-111 | 5:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 6:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-111 | 5:20 PM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 6:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9859 | 5:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 6:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9859 | 5:50 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 6:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-11 | 6:25 PM Helsinki Central | 0h55 | 7:20 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-11 | 6:31 PM Pasila railway station | 0h49 | 7:20 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9863 | 6:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 7:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9863 | 6:50 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 7:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-73 | 7:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 8:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-73 | 7:20 PM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 8:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9867 | 7:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 8:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9867 | 7:50 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 8:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9871 | 8:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 9:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9871 | 8:50 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 9:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-115 | 9:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0h52 | 10:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-115 | 9:20 PM Pasila railway station | 0h46 | 10:06 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9875 | 9:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 10:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9875 | 9:50 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 10:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9879 | 11:07 PM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 12:12 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9879 | 11:12 PM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 12:12 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 4 | |||||
LOL-9881 | 12:07 AM Helsinki Central | 1h05 | 1:12 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9881 | 12:12 AM Pasila railway station | 1h00 | 1:12 AM Lahti railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9741 · BLV-09741BR · LOL-9903 | 12:40 AM Helsinki Central | 4h42 | 5:22 AM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9741 · BLV-09741BR · LOL-9903 | 12:45 AM Pasila railway station | 4h37 | 5:22 AM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9745 · BLV-09745BT · LOL-9903 | 1:51 AM Helsinki Central | 3h31 | 5:22 AM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9745 · BLV-09745BT · LOL-9903 | 1:55 AM Pasila railway station | 3h27 | 5:22 AM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Discover the best of Lahti — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lahti trip today.
Visual arts museum in the Malva cultural center. It combines changing art exhibitions with strong design and poster collections in a modern setting.
Flagship museum in a former radio station on Radiomäki. Engaging exhibits explain Finnish radio, television, and communications history.
Compact skiing museum by the Sports Centre. It presents Lahti’s winter sports story, equipment, and famous moments from international competitions.
Lakeside harbor district with promenades, public spaces, and views over Vesijärvi. It blends modern city life with one of Lahti’s best waterfront walks.
Main sports district beside the ski jumps. Visitors come for events, iconic views, and easy access to trails and major winter sports history.
Lahti’s central market square, surrounded by shops and civic life. It is the easiest place to feel the city’s everyday rhythm and seasonal events.
Rye bread is a Finnish staple with a dense texture and tangy flavor. In Lahti, it reflects everyday Häme region food culture and is often served with butter or cheese.
Karelian pies are thin rye pastries filled with rice porridge. They are a beloved Finnish snack, often topped with egg butter and found in cafes and homes across Lahti.
Creamy salmon soup with potatoes, carrot, leek, and dill is a classic Finnish comfort food. It is widely eaten in Lahti, especially in colder months.
Stylish fine dining restaurant known for seasonal Nordic ingredients, tasting menus, and polished service in central Lahti.
Popular casual restaurant and brewpub serving craft beer, hearty Finnish-friendly dishes, and relaxed pub atmosphere near the center.
Well-regarded bistro-style venue offering Nordic and European dishes, quality wine, and a cozy setting suited to a longer dinner.
Moderate for Finland. Hotels and dining cost more than in cheaper EU cities, but local transit is reasonable and Lahti is often cheaper than Helsinki.
Tipping is not expected. Service is included in restaurants; rounding up is optional. Taxis may be rounded up, and cafes usually do not require tips.
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Lahti railway station -> Lahti Market Square
The train connection between Helsinki and Lahti is efficient and convenient, making it an excellent choice for travelers looking to explore these vibrant Finnish cities. Operated by VR (Valtion Rautatiet), the national railway company of Finland, trains run frequently throughout the day, ensuring a smooth journey that typically takes around 1 hour. With comfortable seating and scenic views along the route, passengers can enjoy a relaxing ride while experiencing the beautiful Finnish countryside.
The train connection from Helsinki to Lahti offers a direct service with a duration of just 52 minutes. There are 23 connections available each day, making it convenient for travelers. Passengers will depart from either Helsinki or Pasila and arrive at Lahti station.
The first daily train from Helsinki to Lahti departs at 04:35, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful city of Lahti. The last train of the day leaves at 23:10, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening activities before returning back.
The cheapest ticket price for a train journey between Helsinki and Lahti is €5. The average ticket price typically hovers around €12, making it an affordable option for travelers looking to explore these two beautiful Finnish cities.
Welcome to the Lahti Sports Center, a remarkable venue that has hosted numerous international sporting events since its opening in 1977. Its significance lies not only in its role as a hub for winter sports but also as a symbol of Finland's dedication to athletic excellence and community spirit. Unique features include the iconic ski jumping hills and an impressive stadium that offers breathtaking views of both athletes in action and the surrounding natural beauty.
Next, we have Sibelius Hall, named after the renowned Finnish composer Jean Sibelius, which opened its doors in 2000 as one of Europe’s most acoustically advanced concert halls. This architectural gem is significant for promoting cultural life through music while showcasing sustainable design principles with its wooden structure made from local materials. The hall's unique feature is its stunning lakeside location combined with exceptional acoustics that create an unforgettable experience for performers and audiences alike.
Finally, let’s explore the Lahti Historical Museum, where you can delve into over 100 years of local history through engaging exhibits and artifacts reflecting our rich heritage. This museum holds great significance by preserving stories from various eras—ranging from industrial development to wartime experiences—that shaped this vibrant city today. One unique aspect is how it seamlessly integrates interactive displays allowing visitors to connect personally with Lahti's past while enjoying immersive storytelling techniques throughout each exhibit.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Lahti by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lahti, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Helsinki to Lahti trains use the Helsinki to Lahti station pair, with some services arriving at Uusikylä. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Lahti train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
Oulunkylä has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
ATMs are available at Oulunkylä.
Available at Oulunkylä: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Oulunkylä: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oulunkylä: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Lahti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Santa Fe, Ravintola Roux
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lahti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lahti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lahti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lahti: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lahti: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Nearby hotels include Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Scandic Lahti City, GreenStar Hotel Lahti.
Uusikylä has practical services for this route, including Wifi and Accessibility.
Wi-Fi is available at Uusikylä.
Accessibility facilities are available at Uusikylä: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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