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Moomin Museum
A unique museum dedicated to the Moomin stories and original artwork by Tove Jansson. One of Tampere’s best-known family-friendly cultural attractions.
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 32 m
Average duration
1 h 32 m
Trains per day
84
Distance
160 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Tampere will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 84 trains that leave Helsinki for Tampere on Sun, May 31, 82 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct trains cover the 160 km distance in an average of 1 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 32 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest trains will take 1 h 32 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.
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IC-23Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tampere:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Tampere costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Tampere take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
The journey is about 6m faster (2h 5m by train vs 2h 11m by car) and roughly $21 (€17) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($22 (€18) vs $43 (€34)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Tampere trains for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SP-21 | 6:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 7:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
SP-21 | 6:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 7:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-155 | 7:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 8:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-155 | 7:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 8:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9635 | 7:10 AM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 9:25 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9635 | 7:15 AM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 9:25 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-41 | 7:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 8:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-41 | 7:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 8:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-23 | 8:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 9:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-23 | 8:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 9:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-93 | 9:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 10:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-93 | 9:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 10:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9649 | 9:10 AM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 11:25 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9649 | 9:15 AM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 11:25 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-43 | 9:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 10:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-43 | 9:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 10:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-143 | 10:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 11:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-143 | 10:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 11:53 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
SP-33 | 10:20 AM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 11:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
SP-33 | 10:26 AM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 11:58 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-45 | 11:00 AM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 12:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-45 | 11:06 AM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 12:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9661 | 11:10 AM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 1:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9661 | 11:15 AM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 1:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-171 | 12:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 1:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-171 | 12:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 1:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-25 | 12:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 1:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-25 | 12:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 1:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-145 | 1:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 2:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-145 | 1:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 2:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9675 | 1:10 PM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 3:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9675 | 1:15 PM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 3:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-37 | 1:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 2:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-37 | 1:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 2:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-175 | 2:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 3:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-175 | 2:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 3:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-27 | 2:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 3:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-27 | 2:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 3:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9687 | 3:10 PM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 5:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9687 | 3:15 PM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 5:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-47 | 3:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 4:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-47 | 3:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 4:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-147 | 3:59 PM Helsinki Central | 1h54 | 5:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-147 | 4:05 PM Pasila railway station | 1h48 | 5:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-51 | 4:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 5:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-51 | 4:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 5:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-177 | 5:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 6:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-177 | 5:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 6:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9705 | 5:10 PM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 7:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9705 | 5:15 PM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 7:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-49 | 5:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 6:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-49 | 5:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 6:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-89 | 6:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 7:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-89 | 6:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 7:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-29 | 6:20 PM Helsinki Central | 1h38 | 7:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-29 | 6:26 PM Pasila railway station | 1h32 | 7:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-149 | 7:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 8:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-149 | 7:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 8:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9715 | 7:10 PM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 9:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9715 | 7:15 PM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 9:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
PYO-265 | 7:29 PM Helsinki Central | 3h02 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
PYO-265 | 7:37 PM Pasila railway station | 2h54 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-183 | 8:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-183 | 8:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 8:10 PM Helsinki Central | 2h21 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9721 · PYO-265 | 8:15 PM Pasila railway station | 2h16 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9727 | 9:10 PM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 11:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9727 | 9:15 PM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 11:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-187 | 10:00 PM Helsinki Central | 1h53 | 11:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-187 | 10:06 PM Pasila railway station | 1h47 | 11:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9733 | 10:40 PM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 12:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9733 | 10:45 PM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 12:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
PYO-273 | 11:13 PM Helsinki Central | 2h42 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
PYO-273 | 11:20 PM Pasila railway station | 2h35 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:40 PM Helsinki Central | 2h15 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:45 PM Pasila railway station | 2h10 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Helsinki to Tampere run on average 87 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by bus.
There are 80 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 99 miles (160 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 99 miles (160 km) |
Average train duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 87 |
Direct trains 80 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Tampere — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tampere trip today.
A unique museum dedicated to the Moomin stories and original artwork by Tove Jansson. One of Tampere’s best-known family-friendly cultural attractions.
Tampere’s major museum complex with varied permanent and temporary exhibitions covering history, nature, games, and more in a former industrial building.
Well-regarded modern and contemporary art museum known for its strong collection and changing exhibitions in the Särkänniemi area.
The historic industrial heart of Tampere and one of the city’s defining walking areas, with mills, bridges, and scenic water views.
A revitalized former factory district mixing industrial heritage, courtyards, cultural venues, and photogenic architecture.
A beloved outdoor area with forest scenery, ridge landscapes, and broad views over lakes, popular with both locals and visitors.
Tampere’s signature black sausage made with blood, barley, and rye flour. It is traditionally eaten hot with lingonberry jam and is the city’s most iconic local specialty.
A famous local sugar-coated doughnut associated with Tampere’s Pyynikki area. It is a beloved coffee companion and one of the city’s classic sweet treats.
Finnish squeaky cheese often served warm with cloudberry jam. It is a traditional northern treat commonly found on menus in Tampere as a regional dessert or snack.
A well-regarded fine dining restaurant known for seasonal Nordic ingredients, polished service, and an elegant atmosphere in central Tampere.
A popular modern bistro offering creative tasting-style dishes and carefully selected wines in a relaxed but refined setting.
An iconic café by Pyynikki famous for fresh doughnuts, coffee, and scenic surroundings. It is one of Tampere’s classic casual food stops.
Prices are high by global standards. Groceries and lunch deals help, but hotels and dining out cost more than in many European cities.
Tipping is not expected, as service is included. You can round up or leave about 5-10% for excellent restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up; cafes and bars usually do not require tips.
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Tampere, Kissanmaankatu -> Tampereen Rautatieasema, Tampere
The train connection between Helsinki and Tampere is efficient and convenient, making it easy for travelers to explore these vibrant Finnish cities. Operated by VR (Valtion Rautatiet), the national railway company of Finland, trains run frequently throughout the day. The journey typically takes around 1 hour and 50 minutes, offering comfortable seating and scenic views along the way. Whether you're heading to enjoy Helsinki's bustling urban life or Tampere's rich cultural heritage, this rail service provides a seamless travel experience.
The train connection between Helsinki and Tampere takes approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. There are up to 25 connections per day, all of which are direct services. Passengers will depart from either Helsinki or Pasila stations and arrive at Tampereen Rautatieasema.
The first daily train from Helsinki departs at 05:10, providing an early start for travelers looking to explore the beautiful city of Tampere. The last journey of the day leaves at 21:40, allowing visitors ample time to enjoy their evening in this vibrant destination before returning.
The cheapest ticket price for the train connection between Helsinki and Tampere is €7. The average ticket price typically hovers around €14, making it a budget-friendly option for travelers looking to explore these vibrant Finnish cities.
Tampere Cathedral, completed in 1907 and designed by architect Lars Sonck, is a stunning example of National Romantic architecture that reflects Finland's cultural identity. Its striking interior features beautiful frescoes by Akseli Gallen-Kallela, which depict biblical scenes infused with Finnish folklore, making it not just a place of worship but also an artistic treasure. As you step inside this iconic landmark, you'll feel the serene atmosphere enveloping you while marveling at its unique blend of spirituality and artistry.
The Näsinneula Observation Tower stands tall at 168 meters and offers breathtaking panoramic views over Tampere and its surrounding lakes—making it one of the tallest observation towers in Europe. Opened in 1971 as part of the Särkänniemi amusement park complex, this architectural wonder provides visitors with an unforgettable dining experience at its revolving restaurant high above the cityscape. Ascending to the top will leave you awestruck as you take in sweeping vistas that showcase both urban life and natural beauty.
Vapriikki Museum Centre is a vibrant hub for culture and history housed within former industrial buildings along Tammerkoski rapids; it's where past meets present through engaging exhibitions on everything from local history to nature conservation. This multifaceted venue includes several museums under one roof—such as The Finnish Hockey Hall of Fame—and hosts various events throughout the year that celebrate Tampere’s rich heritage. Exploring Vapriikki allows visitors to dive deep into fascinating stories while enjoying interactive displays tailored for all ages!
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Tampere 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 Tampere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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