The cheapest and fastest trains from Joensuu to Tampere
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$44
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 45 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
335 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Joensuu to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Joensuu to Tampere will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 4 trains that leave Joensuu for Tampere on Wed, Feb 04, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Feb 04 the direct trains cover the 335 km distance in an average of 5 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
On Wed, Feb 04 the slowest trains will take 5 h 50 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 bus for Joensuu to Tampere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Joensuu to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 9m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 208 miles (335 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€45 Average price | €31 Average price Cheapest |
5h 39m Average total duration Fastest 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 19m Average total duration 12h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Joensuu to Tampere train times
The table below shows live departures for Joensuu to Tampere trains for today, Tuesday, February 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-10 · IC-183 · IC-475 | 1:10 PM Joensuu station | 7h16 | 8:26 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-10 · LOL-9960 · IC-149 · LOL-1769 | 1:10 PM Joensuu station | 6h38 | 7:48 PM Tesoma railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-10 · LOL-9960 · IC-149 | 1:10 PM Joensuu station | 5h43 | 6:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2 transfers | |
IC-10 · IC-183 | 1:10 PM Joensuu station | 6h43 | 7:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
HDM-724 · IC-148 | 1:40 PM Joensuu station | 5h10 | 6:50 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
HDM-724 · IC-148 · LOL-1769 | 1:40 PM Joensuu station | 6h08 | 7:48 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-12 · LOL-9972 · IC-187 | 4:10 PM Joensuu station | 5h43 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2 transfers | |
IC-12 · LOL-9733 | 4:10 PM Joensuu station | 6h45 | 10:55 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, February 4 | |||||
![]() | 3:00 AM Joensuu | 5h50 | 8:50 AM Tampere | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:10 AM Joensuu | 5h43 | 2:53 PM Tampere | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:10 PM Joensuu | 5h43 | 5:53 PM Tampere | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Joensuu to Tampere
Trains from Joensuu to Tampere run on average 19 times per day, taking around 5h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $17 (€13) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 18:11. The fastest train covers the 208 miles (335 km) distance in 4h 49m.
Distance 208 miles (335 km) |
Average train duration 5h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€13) |
Trains per day 19 |
Fastest train 4h 49m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 18:11 |
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FAQs: Trains from Joensuu to Tampere
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Joensuu 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Joensuu to Tampere
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, located adjacent to the station building.
- Restaurant Rosso Joensuu
- Ravintola Kerubi
- Outside the main entrance.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Kimmel
- Scandic Joensuu
- Hotel GreenStar
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and long-distance trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi: Available outside the station
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Rautatienkatu 27.
- Restaurant C
- Ravintola Tampella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Scandic Tampere City
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
- Lapland Hotels Tampere
- Omena Hotel Tampere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Helsinki, Turku, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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