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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lahti to Helsinki

Showing times and prices for Jan 31

Cheapest price

$19

Average price

$22

Fastest journey

43 m

Average duration

43 m

Trains per day

72

Distance

99 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lahti to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Lahti to Helsinki will cost around $22 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.

Fast trains

Of the 72 trains that leave Lahti for Helsinki on Sat, Jan 31, 72 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sat, Jan 31 the direct trains cover the 99 km distance in an average of 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 43 m .

On Sat, Jan 31 the slowest trains will take 44 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.

VRLOL-9868
09:09PM1h05
Lahti railway station
10:14PMHelsinki Central
$191One-way
0 transfers
VRLOL-9876
11:14PM0h59
Lahti railway station
12:13AMPasila railway station
$191One-way
0 transfers
VRLOL-9856
06:09PM1h05
Lahti railway station
07:14PMHelsinki Central
$191One-way
0 transfers
VRLOL-9860
07:09PM0h59
Lahti railway station
08:08PMPasila railway station
$191One-way
0 transfers
VRLOL-9818
08:09AM1h05
Lahti railway station
09:14AMHelsinki Central
$191One-way
0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Lahti to Helsinki

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lahti to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €8.

Distance: 61 miles (99 km)

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€15

Average price

€8

Average price

Cheapest

1h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

59m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 15m

Average total duration

1h 45m

Onboard

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30m

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VR

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Live departures

Lahti to Helsinki train times

The table below shows live departures for Lahti to Helsinki trains for today, Friday, January 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 8:27 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
vrgroupLOL-98289:09 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
10:08 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98289:09 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
10:14 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-649:50 AM Lahti railway station
0h47
10:37 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-649:50 AM Lahti railway station
0h54
10:44 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-983210:09 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
11:14 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-983210:09 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
11:08 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-610:50 AM Lahti railway station
0h54
11:44 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-610:50 AM Lahti railway station
0h47
11:37 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-983611:09 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
12:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-983611:09 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
12:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-984012:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
1:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-984012:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
1:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-6612:50 PM Lahti railway station
0h47
1:37 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-6612:50 PM Lahti railway station
0h54
1:44 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98441:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
2:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98441:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
2:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-81:50 PM Lahti railway station
0h54
2:44 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-81:50 PM Lahti railway station
0h47
2:37 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98482:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
3:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98482:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
3:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-742:30 PM Lahti railway station
0h48
3:18 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-742:30 PM Lahti railway station
0h55
3:25 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98523:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
4:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98523:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
4:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-1143:38 PM Lahti railway station
0h51
4:29 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-1143:38 PM Lahti railway station
0h44
4:22 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-683:50 PM Lahti railway station
0h47
4:37 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-683:50 PM Lahti railway station
0h54
4:44 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98564:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
5:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98564:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
5:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-104:56 PM Lahti railway station
0h43
5:39 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-104:56 PM Lahti railway station
0h49
5:45 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98605:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
6:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98605:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
6:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-725:50 PM Lahti railway station
0h54
6:44 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-725:50 PM Lahti railway station
0h47
6:37 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98646:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
7:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98646:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
7:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-706:46 PM Lahti railway station
0h51
7:37 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-706:46 PM Lahti railway station
0h58
7:44 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98687:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
8:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98687:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
8:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-127:56 PM Lahti railway station
0h49
8:45 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-127:56 PM Lahti railway station
0h43
8:39 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98728:09 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
9:14 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98728:09 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
9:08 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98769:14 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
10:13 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98769:14 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
10:19 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-988010:24 PM Lahti railway station
1h05
11:29 PM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-988010:24 PM Lahti railway station
0h59
11:23 PM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98043:29 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
4:34 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98043:29 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
4:28 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98084:14 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
5:19 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98084:14 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
5:13 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-1024:49 AM Lahti railway station
0h45
5:34 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-1024:49 AM Lahti railway station
0h51
5:40 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98105:14 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
6:13 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98105:14 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
6:19 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-1045:49 AM Lahti railway station
0h44
6:33 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupS-1045:49 AM Lahti railway station
0h51
6:40 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98186:09 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
7:14 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98186:09 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
7:08 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-26:40 AM Lahti railway station
0h43
7:23 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-26:40 AM Lahti railway station
0h50
7:30 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-626:50 AM Lahti railway station
0h47
7:37 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-626:50 AM Lahti railway station
0h54
7:44 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98207:09 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
8:08 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98207:09 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
8:14 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-47:50 AM Lahti railway station
0h47
8:37 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect
vrgroupIC-47:50 AM Lahti railway station
0h54
8:44 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98248:09 AM Lahti railway station
1h05
9:14 AM Helsinki Central0 transfersDirect
vrgroupLOL-98248:09 AM Lahti railway station
0h59
9:08 AM Pasila railway station0 transfersDirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lahti to Helsinki

FinlandFinland
FinlandFinland
Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Lahti to Helsinki start from as low as $10 (€8) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $19 (€15) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
  • On average there are 63 daily trains from Lahti to Helsinki with 62 direct service.
  • The fastest trains can take as little as 50m but the average duration is 59m
Train Operators
  • Travel from Lahti to Helsinki with VR
  • The most booked train company for this route on Omio is VR.
Stations & Schedule
  • Most trains depart from Lahti railway station and arrive in Helsinki Central
  • First train typically departs at 12:01 AM and the last at 11:58 PM
Distance
61 miles (99 km)
Average train duration
59m
Cheapest ticket price
$10 (€8)
Trains per day
63
Direct trains
62
Fastest train
50m
First train
00:01
Last train
23:58
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $6 (€5)

Train companies: VR from Lahti to Helsinki trainsVR trains will get you between Lahti and Helsinki from $6 (€5). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

VR

About
VR Group is a state-owned railway company in Finland, operating passenger and freight services in Finland and Sweden. They manage approximately 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services daily. VR offers various train types, including the high-speed Pendolino (Sm3), InterCity trains with double-deck coaches, and Sm2, Sm4, and Sm5 electric multiple units for commuter services. Ticket options include single, multi, and season tickets, with different travel classes like Eko and Ekstra, and specialized services such as night trains and car-carrier trains.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
50m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
VR frequency
87 a day
Luggage included
One piece of hand luggage and one larger piece of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled trains
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car on long-distance trains, at-seat service in first class, kiosk service available
Seat reservation
Seat reservations optional for second class (additional fee), included in first class tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, and assistance services available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket (50% of adult fare), guide dogs free
Quiet zone

FAQs: Trains from Lahti to Helsinki

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lahti to Helsinki 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 Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Lahti to Helsinki can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $10 (€8), while the average price is around $19 (€15).
The train from Lahti to Helsinki takes 50m and runs 63 per day.
The distance by train from Lahti to Helsinki is 61 miles (99 km).
The first train from Lahti to Helsinki leaves at 12:01 AM.
The last train from Lahti to Helsinki leaves at 11:58 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Lahti to Helsinki.
Yes, there is a direct train from Lahti to Helsinki. This service operates 62 times per day, provided by VR.
Yes, there is a night train from Lahti to Helsinki.
The train station in Lahti that goes to Helsinki is Lahti railway station, which connects to Helsinki Central.
The cheapest way to get from Lahti to Helsinki is by bus, with a cost of around $6 (€5).
The train journey from Lahti to Helsinki offers a scenic experience, showcasing Finland's picturesque landscapes, including dense forests, serene lakes, and charming rural views, especially beautiful during the autumn and winter seasons.
Yes, a day trip from Lahti to Helsinki is feasible. The journey takes 50m, covering a distance of 61 miles (99 km). With 63 trains per day, the frequency allows for flexible travel plans.
In Helsinki, explore the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum to see traditional Finnish wooden buildings, visit the Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island, and wander through the vibrant Design District. Relax in Esplanadi Park or enjoy a Finnish sauna at Löyly. Discover Suomenlinna's historical sea fortress, admire the architecture of Helsinki Cathedral, and visit the unique Temppeliaukio Church. Don't miss the lively Market Square and contemporary art at Kiasma.
Three to four days in Helsinki is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions, experience the local culture, and enjoy the vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
Yes, you can take the train from Lahti to Helsinki.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lahti to Helsinki

Lahti
Helsinki
The major train station for departures in Lahti is Lahti. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Lahti for your trip from Lahti to Helsinki.
LahtiWifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
LockersLockers
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
Car RentalCar Rental
Information DeskInformation Desk
Luggage CartsLuggage Carts
information
phone
Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
platformCount
Number of platforms
4
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free
Parking
Parking
  • The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Vesijärvenkatu 37.
Dining
Dining
  • Santa Fe
  • Ravintola Roux
Taxis
Taxis
  • Outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
WC
WC
  • €1
Hotel
Hotel
  • Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone
  • Scandic Lahti City
  • GreenStar Hotel Lahti
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • 100 places, not covered
Car Rental
Car Rental
  • Avis
  • Europcar
Information Desk
Information Desk
  • Located in the main hall
Luggage Carts
Luggage Carts
  • Free
Station Plan
  • Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki and other destinations
Public transit options for Lahti
  • Bus: Several lines available
  • Train: Connections to Helsinki and other major Finnish cities
UusikyläWifiAccessibility
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
AccessibilityAccessibility
information
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible

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