The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Pieksämäki
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
3 h 21 m
Average duration
4 h 22 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
264 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Pieksämäki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Pieksämäki will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Helsinki for Pieksämäki on Wed, Nov 05, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 264 km distance in an average of 4 h 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 21 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 5 h 5 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Helsinki to Pieksämäki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Pieksämäki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €16, and a flight costs an average of €69.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €117 Average price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Helsinki to Pieksämäki train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Pieksämäki trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:57 AM Helsinki | 3h21 | 6:18 AM Pieksämäki | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:00 AM Helsinki | 5h05 | 9:05 AM Pieksämäki | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:00 PM Helsinki | 4h41 | 5:41 PM Pieksämäki | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Pieksämäki
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 3h 12m |
First train 05:54 |
Last train 20:50 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Helsinki to Pieksämäki start from as low as $19 (€16) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $47 (€38) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: VR from Helsinki to Pieksämäki trainsVR trains will get you between Helsinki and Pieksämäki from $19 (€16). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Helsinki to Pieksämäki

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Helsinki to Pieksämäki
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Elielinaukio and Postikatu.
- Restaurant Vltava
- Ravintola Zetor
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Kämp
- Scandic Simonkenttä
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- Tram: Lines 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via the Tripla shopping center.
- Restaurant Tripla
- Outrun Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Pasila
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla
- Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 3,400 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for commuter trains
- Hall 3: access to Tripla shopping center
- Tram: Lines 2, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Local and long-distance services
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