The cheapest and fastest trains from Lahti to Nivala
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
5 h 49 m
Average duration
5 h 55 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
328 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lahti to Nivala is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lahti to Nivala will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 3 trains that leave Lahti for Nivala on Fri, Nov 07, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 07 the direct trains cover the 328 km distance in an average of 5 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 49 m .
On Fri, Nov 07 the slowest trains will take 6 h 5 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 bus and train for Lahti to Nivala
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lahti to Nivala among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, and a bus costs an average of €70.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€50 Average price Cheapest | €70 Average price |
6h 36m Average total duration Fastest 6h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 27h 30m Average total duration 27h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lahti to Nivala train times
The table below shows live departures for Lahti to Nivala trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-104 · IC-23 · H-494 | 5:49 AM Lahti railway station | 6h05 | 11:54 AM Nivala railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9916 · IC-165 · IC-23 · H-494 | 6:04 AM Lahti railway station | 5h50 | 11:54 AM Nivala railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-65 · H-495 | 10:16 AM Lahti railway station | 5h49 | 4:05 PM Nivala railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-6 · IC-37 · H-496 | 10:49 AM Lahti railway station | 6h40 | 5:29 PM Nivala railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9836 · IC-27 · H-496 | 11:19 AM Lahti railway station | 6h10 | 5:29 PM Nivala railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9940 · S-87 · IC-27 · H-496 | 12:04 PM Lahti railway station | 5h25 | 5:29 PM Nivala railway station | 3 transfers | |
| Friday, November 7 | |||||
![]() | 4:49 AM Lahti | 6h05 | 10:54 AM Nivala | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lahti to Nivala
Trains from Lahti to Nivala run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $45 (€37) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 09:50, the last at 18:06. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (328 km) distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 203 miles (328 km) |
Average train duration 6h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 25m |
First train 09:50 |
Last train 18:06 |
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FAQs: Trains from Lahti to Nivala
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lahti to Nivala 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 Nivala, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lahti to Nivala
- 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
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