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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lahti to Joensuu

Showing times and prices for Jul 21

Cheapest price

$37

Average price

$39

Fastest journey

3 h 38 m

Average duration

3 h 45 m

Trains per day

Distance

281 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lahti to Joensuu will cost around $39 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.

Fast trains

Of the 2 trains that leave Lahti for Joensuu on Mon, Jul 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Mon, Jul 21 the direct trains cover the 281 km distance in an average of 3 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 38 m .

On Mon, Jul 21 the slowest trains will take 3 h 52 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.

09:13AM3h38

Lahti

12:51PMJoensuu

$371One-way

0 transfers

05:23PM3h52

Lahti

09:15PMJoensuu

$411One-way

0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus and train for Lahti to Joensuu

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lahti to Joensuu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €15.

Distance: 173 miles (280 km)

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€34 Average price	€24 Average price Cheapest
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	6h 50m Average total duration 6h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lahti to Joensuu

Finland

Trains from Lahti to Joensuu run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $18 (€15) if you book in advance.

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

Distance

173 miles (280 km)

Average train duration

3h 46m

Cheapest ticket price

$18 (€15)

Trains per day

Direct trains

Fastest train

3h 16m

First train

02:10

Last train

19:23

Price information

Train providers: VR from Lahti to Joensuu trains

Buy your official VR train tickets from Lahti to Joensuu from $21 (€17) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

VR is a Finnish train company that operates throughout the country. It offers a variety of train types, including InterCity, Pendolino, and Allegro trains. Allegro trains are the fastest, offering speeds of up to 200 km/h, while Pendolino and InterCity trains are slightly slower but still offer a comfortable ride. VR also offers a variety of ticket types, including single tickets, day tickets, and season tickets. The most popular routes for VR are Helsinki to Tampere, Helsinki to Turku, and Helsinki to Rovaniemi.

Train information from Lahti to Joensuu with VR:

Average Duration: 3 h 23 min
Cheapest Price: $56
VR frequency: 5 a day

FAQs: Trains from Lahti to Joensuu

FAQs: Travel by train from Lahti to Joensuu easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lahti to Joensuu.

Cheap train tickets from Lahti to Joensuu can start from as little as $21 (€17) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Lahti to Joensuu is $45 (€36); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The train time from Lahti to Joensuu is on average 3 h 38 min for the 174 mile (280 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Joensuu from Lahti by train can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Lahti to Joensuu leaves at 2: 10 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Lahti to Joensuu leaves at 7: 23 PM.

Yes, there are 6 direct trains a day from Lahti to Joensuu with VR. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct trains.

For the best Lahti to Joensuu train to book, you can travel safely and comfortably with VR. However, it's always good to check all possible train providers with services between Lahti and Joensuu to compare what amenities they may offer.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 7: 23 PM.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Lahti railway station, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Joensuu, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.

A trip to Joensuu from Lahti is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 38 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Lahti to Joensuu by train is June.

Yes, you can take a train to Joensuu from Lahti.

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Lahti to Joensuu

Lahti

Joensuu

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 Joensuu.

Lahti

Amenities at train station

Wifi

Lockers

Parking

Dining

ATM

Taxis

Accessibility

Hotel

Lost and Found Office

Ticket Office

Bike Parking

Car Rental

Information Desk

Luggage Carts

information

Address

Vesijärvenkatu 37, 15100 Lahti, Finland

Phone Number

+358 60 041 9000

Ticket Office Hours

6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday

Number of platforms

Wifi

Free

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