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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Pieksämäki
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€30
Fastest journey
3 h 9 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
26
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 €30 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 26 trains that leave Helsinki for Pieksämäki on Tue, Aug 04, 18 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 264 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 9 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest trains will take 3 h 15 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.
IC-43 · IC-1439:26 AM5h11Pasila railway station2:37 PMPieksämäki station€201One-way1 transfer- IC-43 · IC-1439:20 AM5h17Helsinki Central2:37 PMPieksämäki station€201One-way1 transfer
- IC-41 · IC-1557:20 AM4h13Helsinki Central11:33 AMPieksämäki station€271One-way1 transfer
- IC-41 · IC-1557:26 AM4h07Pasila railway station11:33 AMPieksämäki station€271One-way1 transfer
- IC-1557:06 AM4h27Pasila railway station11:33 AMPieksämäki station€271One-way0 transfers
- S-94:20 PM3h09Pasila railway station7:29 PMPieksämäki station€331One-way0 transfers
- IC-737:20 PM3h09Pasila railway station10:29 PMPieksämäki station€311One-way0 transfers
- IC-672:20 PM3h13Pasila railway station5:33 PMPieksämäki station€331One-way0 transfers
- S-94:14 PM3h15Helsinki Central7:29 PMPieksämäki station€331One-way0 transfers
- IC-737:14 PM3h15Helsinki Central10:29 PMPieksämäki station€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, 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 €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €18, and a flight costs an average of €70.
Distance: 164 miles (264 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€38 Average price Cheapest | €126 Average price | €38 Average price | €57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Pieksämäki:
A train is €0.67 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Helsinki to Pieksämäki costing on average €38.
A train is €89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Helsinki to Pieksämäki costing on average €126.
Other travel options to Pieksämäki take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 5h 58m.
The journey is about 3m faster (3h 33m by train vs 3h 36m by car) and roughly €19 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€38 vs €57). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with VR.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Helsinki to Pieksämäki train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Pieksämäki 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-61 | 5:54 AM Helsinki Central | 3h24 | 9:18 AM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-61 | 6:00 AM Pasila railway station | 3h18 | 9:18 AM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-155 | 7:00 AM Helsinki Central | 4h33 | 11:33 AM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-155 | 7:06 AM Pasila railway station | 4h27 | 11:33 AM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-41 · IC-155 | 7:20 AM Helsinki Central | 4h13 | 11:33 AM Pieksämäki station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-41 · IC-155 | 7:26 AM Pasila railway station | 4h07 | 11:33 AM Pieksämäki station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-63 | 8:14 AM Helsinki Central | 3h23 | 11:37 AM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-63 | 8:20 AM Pasila railway station | 3h17 | 11:37 AM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-43 · IC-143 | 9:20 AM Helsinki Central | 5h17 | 2:37 PM Pieksämäki station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-43 · IC-143 | 9:26 AM Pasila railway station | 5h11 | 2:37 PM Pieksämäki station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-65 | 11:14 AM Helsinki Central | 3h28 | 2:42 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-65 | 11:20 AM Pasila railway station | 3h22 | 2:42 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-145 | 1:00 PM Helsinki Central | 4h30 | 5:30 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-145 | 1:06 PM Pasila railway station | 4h24 | 5:30 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-37 · IC-145 | 1:20 PM Helsinki Central | 4h10 | 5:30 PM Pieksämäki station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-37 · IC-145 | 1:26 PM Pasila railway station | 4h04 | 5:30 PM Pieksämäki station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-67 | 2:14 PM Helsinki Central | 3h19 | 5:33 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-67 | 2:20 PM Pasila railway station | 3h13 | 5:33 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-147 | 3:59 PM Helsinki Central | 4h42 | 8:41 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-147 | 4:05 PM Pasila railway station | 4h36 | 8:41 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-9 | 4:14 PM Helsinki Central | 3h15 | 7:29 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-9 | 4:20 PM Pasila railway station | 3h09 | 7:29 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-51 · IC-147 | 4:20 PM Helsinki Central | 4h21 | 8:41 PM Pieksämäki station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-51 · IC-147 | 4:26 PM Pasila railway station | 4h15 | 8:41 PM Pieksämäki station | 1 transfer | |
| IC-73 | 7:14 PM Helsinki Central | 3h15 | 10:29 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-73 | 7:20 PM Pasila railway station | 3h09 | 10:29 PM Pieksämäki station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Pieksämäki
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Trains from Helsinki to Pieksämäki run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 if you book in advance.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:54, the last at 20:50. The fastest train covers the 164 miles (264 km) distance in 3h 15m.
Distance 164 miles (264 km) |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 3h 15m |
First train 5:54 AM |
Last train 8:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
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FAQs: Trains from Helsinki to Pieksämäki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Pieksämäki 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 Pieksämäki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Helsinki to Pieksämäki
Most Helsinki to Pieksämäki trains use the Helsinki to Pieksämäki station pair. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Pieksämäki train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Helsinki station do trains to Pieksämäki 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.
Which Pieksämäki station do trains from Helsinki arrive at?
Getting to Pieksämäki from Pieksämäki city centre
Pieksämäki is 1 km from Pieksämäki city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Pieksämäki train station facilities and services
Pieksämäki has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Pieksämäki.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Pieksämäki.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pieksämäki: Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Pieksämäki: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pieksämäki.
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