The cheapest and fastest trains from Lahti to Imatra
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$23
Fastest journey
1 h 41 m
Average duration
1 h 44 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
168 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lahti to Imatra is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lahti to Imatra will cost around $23 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $14.
Of the 5 trains that leave Lahti for Imatra on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct trains cover the 168 km distance in an average of 1 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 41 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest trains will take 1 h 47 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.
5:51 AM1h41Lahti7:32 AMImatra$141One-way0 transfers
7:08 PM1h44Lahti8:52 PMImatra$211One-way0 transfers
9:08 AM1h44Lahti10:52 AMImatra$251One-way0 transfers
5:22 PM1h47Lahti7:09 PMImatra$261One-way0 transfers
8:08 AM1h44Lahti9:52 AMImatra$291One-way0 transfers
5:51 AM1h41Lahti7:32 AMImatra$141One-way0 transfers
9:08 AM1h44Lahti10:52 AMImatra$251One-way0 transfers
7:08 PM1h44Lahti8:52 PMImatra$211One-way0 transfers
8:08 AM1h44Lahti9:52 AMImatra$291One-way0 transfers
5:22 PM1h47Lahti7:09 PMImatra$261One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lahti to Imatra
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lahti to Imatra among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 44m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $15.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$24 Average price Cheapest | $24 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration Fastest 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 28m Average total duration 8h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lahti to Imatra:
A train is $0.50 (€0.41) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lahti to Imatra costing on average $24 (€20).
Other travel options to Imatra take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 58m.
The journey is about 30m faster (1h 44m by train vs 2h 14m by car) and roughly $20 (€16) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($24 (€19) vs $43 (€35)). 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
Lahti to Imatra train times
The table below shows live departures for Lahti to Imatra trains for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:08 AM Lahti | 1h44 | 12:52 PM Imatra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:08 PM Lahti | 1h46 | 4:54 PM Imatra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:08 PM Lahti | 1h44 | 9:52 PM Imatra | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, June 21 | |||||
![]() | 5:51 AM Lahti | 1h41 | 7:32 AM Imatra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:08 AM Lahti | 1h44 | 9:52 AM Imatra | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:08 AM Lahti | 1h44 | 10:52 AM Imatra | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lahti to Imatra
Trains from Lahti to Imatra run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $10 (€8) if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:11, the last at 22:13. The fastest train covers the 104 miles (168 km) distance in 1h 41m.
Distance 104 miles (168 km) |
Average train duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€8) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 1h 41m |
First train 3:11 AM |
Last train 10:13 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Train companies: VR from Lahti to Imatra trainsVR trains will get you between Lahti and Imatra from $10 (€8). 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 Imatra
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lahti to Imatra 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 Imatra, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lahti to Imatra
- 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
