The cheapest and fastest trains from Lahti to Helsinki
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$22
Fastest journey
43 m
Average duration
43 m
Trains per day
72
Distance
99 km
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.
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.
LOL-9868
LOL-9876
LOL-9856
LOL-9860
LOL-9818
IC-10
S-12
S-106
IC-2
S-114Travel 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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€15 Average price | €8 Average price Cheapest |
1h 29m Average total duration Fastest 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 15m Average total duration 1h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-9828 | 9:09 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 10:08 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9828 | 9:09 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 10:14 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-64 | 9:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0h47 | 10:37 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-64 | 9:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0h54 | 10:44 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9832 | 10:09 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 11:14 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9832 | 10:09 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 11:08 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-6 | 10:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0h54 | 11:44 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-6 | 10:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0h47 | 11:37 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9836 | 11:09 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 12:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9836 | 11:09 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 12:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9840 | 12:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 1:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9840 | 12:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 1:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-66 | 12:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0h47 | 1:37 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-66 | 12:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0h54 | 1:44 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9844 | 1:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 2:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9844 | 1:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 2:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-8 | 1:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0h54 | 2:44 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-8 | 1:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0h47 | 2:37 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9848 | 2:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 3:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9848 | 2:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 3:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-74 | 2:30 PM Lahti railway station | 0h48 | 3:18 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-74 | 2:30 PM Lahti railway station | 0h55 | 3:25 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9852 | 3:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 4:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9852 | 3:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 4:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-114 | 3:38 PM Lahti railway station | 0h51 | 4:29 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-114 | 3:38 PM Lahti railway station | 0h44 | 4:22 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-68 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0h47 | 4:37 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-68 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0h54 | 4:44 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9856 | 4:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 5:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9856 | 4:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 5:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-10 | 4:56 PM Lahti railway station | 0h43 | 5:39 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-10 | 4:56 PM Lahti railway station | 0h49 | 5:45 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9860 | 5:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 6:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9860 | 5:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 6:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-72 | 5:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0h54 | 6:44 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-72 | 5:50 PM Lahti railway station | 0h47 | 6:37 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9864 | 6:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 7:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9864 | 6:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 7:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-70 | 6:46 PM Lahti railway station | 0h51 | 7:37 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-70 | 6:46 PM Lahti railway station | 0h58 | 7:44 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9868 | 7:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 8:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9868 | 7:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 8:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-12 | 7:56 PM Lahti railway station | 0h49 | 8:45 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-12 | 7:56 PM Lahti railway station | 0h43 | 8:39 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9872 | 8:09 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 9:14 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9872 | 8:09 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 9:08 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9876 | 9:14 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 10:13 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9876 | 9:14 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 10:19 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9880 | 10:24 PM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 11:29 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9880 | 10:24 PM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 11:23 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9804 | 3:29 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 4:34 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9804 | 3:29 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 4:28 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9808 | 4:14 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 5:19 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9808 | 4:14 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 5:13 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-102 | 4:49 AM Lahti railway station | 0h45 | 5:34 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-102 | 4:49 AM Lahti railway station | 0h51 | 5:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9810 | 5:14 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 6:13 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9810 | 5:14 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 6:19 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-104 | 5:49 AM Lahti railway station | 0h44 | 6:33 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-104 | 5:49 AM Lahti railway station | 0h51 | 6:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9818 | 6:09 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 7:14 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9818 | 6:09 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 7:08 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-2 | 6:40 AM Lahti railway station | 0h43 | 7:23 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-2 | 6:40 AM Lahti railway station | 0h50 | 7:30 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-62 | 6:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0h47 | 7:37 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-62 | 6:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0h54 | 7:44 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9820 | 7:09 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 8:08 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9820 | 7:09 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 8:14 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-4 | 7:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0h47 | 8:37 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-4 | 7:50 AM Lahti railway station | 0h54 | 8:44 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9824 | 8:09 AM Lahti railway station | 1h05 | 9:14 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9824 | 8:09 AM Lahti railway station | 0h59 | 9:08 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lahti to Helsinki
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 |
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.
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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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lahti to Helsinki
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- 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.
- Santa Fe
- Ravintola Roux
- Outside the main entrance.
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- €1
- Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone
- Scandic Lahti City
- GreenStar Hotel Lahti
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, not covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Helsinki and other destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connections to Helsinki and other major Finnish cities
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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