Lahti to Salo train with VR

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Lahti to Salo

Showing times and prices for Jun 27

Cheapest price

$20

Average price

$44

Fastest journey

2 h 34 m

Average duration

2 h 37 m

Trains per day

44

Distance

153 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Lahti to Salo will cost around $44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Lahti to Salo without transferring at least once.

  • VRLOL-9820 · JLA-95101B
    9:09 AM3h15
    Lahti railway station
    12:24 PMSalo
    $201One-way
    1 transfer
  • VRLOL-9804 · JLA-97901B
    5:27 AM2h57
    Lahti railway station
    8:24 AMSalo
    $211One-way
    1 transfer
  • VRLOL-9824 · JLA-95301B
    10:09 AM3h15
    Lahti railway station
    1:24 PMSalo
    $231One-way
    1 transfer
  • VRLOL-9810 · JLA-94701B
    7:14 AM3h10
    Lahti railway station
    10:24 AMSalo
    $241One-way
    1 transfer
  • VRLOL-9832 · JLA-95701B
    12:09 PM3h15
    Lahti railway station
    3:24 PMSalo
    $271One-way
    1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Lahti to Salo

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lahti to Salo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $25.

Distance: 95 miles (153 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$27

Average price

$17

Average price

Cheapest

$44

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 50m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 20m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

6h 55m

Average total duration

6h 25m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 25m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Lahti to Salo is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Lahti to Salo:

A bus is $10 (€9) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lahti to Salo costing on average $27 (€22).

The fastest way to travel from Lahti to Salo is by train with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Salo take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 25m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lahti and Salo including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lahti to Salo among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 5m faster (2h 20m by train vs 2h 25m by car) and roughly $17 (€14) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($27 (€22) vs $44 (€36)). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

Live departures

Lahti to Salo train times

The table below shows live departures for Lahti to Salo trains for tomorrow, Saturday, June 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
VRLOL-9804 · JLA-97901B5:27 AM Lahti railway station
2h57
8:24 AM Salo1 transfer
VRIC-102 · JLA-94504B · IC-9456:49 AM Lahti railway station
3h18
10:07 AM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-9810 · JLA-94701B7:14 AM Lahti railway station
3h10
10:24 AM Salo1 transfer
VRIC-104 · IC-23 · S-912 · IC-9587:49 AM Lahti railway station
6h08
1:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRIC-104 · JLA-94701B7:49 AM Lahti railway station
2h35
10:24 AM Salo1 transfer
VRLOL-9916 · IC-83 · IC-910 · JLA-95401B8:04 AM Lahti railway station
4h15
12:19 PM Salo3 transfers
VRLOL-9818 · IC-93 · S-912 · IC-9588:09 AM Lahti railway station
5h48
1:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRIC-2 · LOL-9649 · LOL-1619 · IC-9558:40 AM Lahti railway station
6h27
3:07 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRS-62 · JLA-94904B · IC-9498:50 AM Lahti railway station
3h17
12:07 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-9920 · LOL-1619 · IC-9559:04 AM Lahti railway station
6h03
3:07 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-9920 · IC-93 · S-912 · IC-9589:04 AM Lahti railway station
4h53
1:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-9820 · JLA-95101B9:09 AM Lahti railway station
3h15
12:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRIC-4 · JLA-95101B · IC-9589:50 AM Lahti railway station
4h07
1:57 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRIC-4 · SP-33 · IC-916 · IC-9629:50 AM Lahti railway station
6h07
3:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRIC-4 · JLA-95101B9:50 AM Lahti railway station
2h34
12:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRLOL-9824 · JLA-95301B10:09 AM Lahti railway station
3h15
1:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRLOL-9824 · IC-45 · IC-916 · IC-96210:09 AM Lahti railway station
5h48
3:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-9928 · IC-45 · IC-916 · JLA-96001B11:04 AM Lahti railway station
4h15
3:19 PM Salo3 transfers
VRLOL-9928 · IC-45 · IC-916 · IC-96211:04 AM Lahti railway station
4h53
3:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRIC-64 · JLA-95504B · IC-95511:50 AM Lahti railway station
3h17
3:07 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-9832 · JLA-95701B12:09 PM Lahti railway station
3h15
3:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRIC-6 · IC-37 · IC-922 · IC-96612:50 PM Lahti railway station
5h07
5:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRIC-6 · JLA-95701B12:50 PM Lahti railway station
2h34
3:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRIC-6 · JLA-95904B · IC-95912:50 PM Lahti railway station
4h17
5:07 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-9936 · LOL-9672 · JLA-95904B · IC-9591:04 PM Lahti railway station
4h03
5:07 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-9836 · IC-175 · IC-922 · IC-9661:09 PM Lahti railway station
4h48
5:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-9836 · JLA-95904B · IC-9591:09 PM Lahti railway station
3h58
5:07 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-9940 · IC-175 · IC-922 · IC-9662:04 PM Lahti railway station
3h53
5:57 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-9840 · JLA-96101B2:09 PM Lahti railway station
3h15
5:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRLOL-9840 · JLA-96101B · JLA-97402B2:09 PM Lahti railway station
6h00
8:09 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRIC-66 · JLA-96101B · JLA-97402B2:50 PM Lahti railway station
5h19
8:09 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRIC-66 · JLA-96101B2:50 PM Lahti railway station
2h34
5:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRIC-8 · JLA-96304B · IC-9633:50 PM Lahti railway station
3h17
7:07 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-9848 · JLA-96501B4:09 PM Lahti railway station
3h15
7:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRS-74 · JLA-96501B4:30 PM Lahti railway station
2h54
7:24 PM Salo1 transfer
VRLOL-9852 · JLA-97102B5:09 PM Lahti railway station
3h35
8:44 PM Salo railway station1 transfer
VRS-114 · JLA-97102B5:38 PM Lahti railway station
3h06
8:44 PM Salo railway station1 transfer
VRIC-68 · JLA-97102B5:50 PM Lahti railway station
2h54
8:44 PM Salo railway station1 transfer
VRS-10 · JLA-96704B · IC-9676:56 PM Lahti railway station
3h48
10:44 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRLOL-9960 · LOL-9712 · JLA-96704B · IC-9677:04 PM Lahti railway station
3h40
10:44 PM Salo railway station3 transfers
VRLOL-9860 · JLA-96704B · IC-9677:09 PM Lahti railway station
3h35
10:44 PM Salo railway station2 transfers
VRIC-70 · JLA-97302B8:46 PM Lahti railway station
3h58
12:44 AM Salo railway station1 transfer
VRLOL-9868 · JLA-97302B9:09 PM Lahti railway station
3h35
12:44 AM Salo railway station1 transfer
VRIC-12 · JLA-97302B9:56 PM Lahti railway station
2h48
12:44 AM Salo railway station1 transfer

This is the last train of the day.

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Lahti to Salo

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Trains from Lahti to Salo run on average 21 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $25 (€20) but you can travel from only $13 (€11) by bus.

The earliest train runs at 04:22, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 34m.

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 $13 (€11)
Distance
95 miles (153 km)
Average train duration
2h 20m
Cheapest ticket price
$25 (€20)
Trains per day
21
Fastest train
2h 34m
First train
4:22 AM
Last train
11:57 PM
Cheapest Month
Jul
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Thu
Least Busy Day
Thu
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 $13 (€11)

Train companies: VR from Lahti to Salo trainsVR trains will get you between Lahti and Salo from $13 (€11). 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
2h 16m
Cheapest Price
$25 (€20)
VR frequency
33 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 Salo

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

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Lahti to Salo can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $25 (€20), while the average price is around $27 (€22).
The train from Lahti to Salo takes 2h 34m and runs 21 per day.
The first train from Lahti to Salo leaves at 4:22 AM.
The distance by train from Lahti to Salo is 95 miles (153 km).
The last train from Lahti to Salo leaves at 11:57 PM.
There is no high speed train available from Lahti to Salo.
There is no direct train service currently available from Lahti to Salo.
Yes, there is a night train from Lahti to Salo.
The train station in Lahti that goes to Salo is Lahti railway station, which connects to Salo railway station.
The cheapest way to get from Lahti to Salo is by bus, with a cost of around $13 (€11).
The train journey from Lahti to Salo offers scenic views of Finland's lush forests, serene lakes, and charming countryside, providing a picturesque and relaxing travel experience.
A day trip from Lahti to Salo is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 34m. However, trains run frequently with 20 trips per day, covering a distance of 95 miles (153 km).
To fully experience Salo, including its scenic beauty, local culture, and attractions, 2 to 3 days are generally sufficient.
Yes, you can take the train from Lahti to Salo.
Since both Lahti and Salo are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Salo include Turku, Helsinki, Vantaa, Kaarina, Kirkkonummi.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lahti to Salo among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Finland uses the euro (EUR) as its currency. For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted across Finland, including in public transportation, restaurants, and shops, though having some cash on hand can be useful for small purchases or in remote areas.
In Salo, travelers should be mindful of pickpocketing, especially in crowded areas and public transportation hubs. It's advisable to avoid unlicensed taxi services to prevent overcharging. Always keep an eye on personal belongings and use official ticket counters when purchasing transportation tickets to avoid scams.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Lahti to Salo

Most Lahti to Salo trains use the Lahti to Salo station pair. Use this guide to compare Lahti and Salo train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Lahti
Arrival train stations in Salo

Which Lahti station do trains to Salo leave from?

Trains from Lahti to Salo leave from Lahti. The station is 0 miles (1 km) from Lahti city centre at Vesijärvenkatu 37, 15100 Lahti, Finland.
LahtiVesijärvenkatu 37, 15100 Lahti, Finland+358 60 041 9000WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts
City-centre transport

Getting to Lahti from Lahti city centre

Bus40, 42 · 3m · $2
40, 42 · 9m · every ~2 min

Lahti train station facilities and services

Lahti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.

Food and drink

Food options include: Santa Fe, Ravintola Roux

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free. ATMs are available in the train station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Lahti. Information desks are located in the main hall.

Luggage and lost property

Luggage storage is available at Lahti. Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Lahti: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Lahti: Bike Parking, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Lahti: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Scandic Lahti City, GreenStar Hotel Lahti.

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Return journeys for trains from Salo to Lahti

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Train Lahti - Kuopio
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Train Kontiomaeki - Salo
Train Lahti - Helsinki
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Train Nastola - Salo
Train Kuopio - Salo
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Train Lahti - Sukeva
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Train Oulu - Salo
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Train Parikkala - Salo
Train Lahti - Turku
Train Iisalmi - Salo
Train Kajaani - Salo
Train Lahti - Siilinjärvi
Train Vaala - Salo

Most popular train connections to Salo

Train Helsinki - Salo
Train Turku - Salo
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