- Must visit
Moomin Museum
The Moomin Museum is the world’s only museum dedicated to the Moomins, with original Tove Jansson works and immersive displays loved by both adults and children.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 20
1 h 49 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
2 h 50 m
Trains on Sep 20
3
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lahti to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lahti to Tampere will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 3 trains from Lahti to Tampere, including 3 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 49 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 3 h 21 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lahti to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 42m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$35 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration Fastest 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lahti to Tampere:
A bus is $13 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lahti to Tampere costing on average $35.
Other travel options to Tampere take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 32m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-4.83. The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Lahti to Tampere trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-9840 · IC-47 | 2:09 PM Lahti railway station | 2h49 | 4:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-66 · IC-47 | 2:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2h08 | 4:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-66 · IC-147 | 2:50 PM Lahti railway station | 3h03 | 5:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9944 · LOL-9687 | 3:04 PM Lahti railway station | 2h21 | 5:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9844 · IC-147 | 3:09 PM Lahti railway station | 2h44 | 5:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-8 · IC-51 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2h08 | 5:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-8 · IC-51 · IC-471 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2h29 | 6:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9948 · IC-147 | 4:04 PM Lahti railway station | 1h49 | 5:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9948 · IC-147 · IC-471 | 4:04 PM Lahti railway station | 2h15 | 6:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
S-74 · IC-177 | 4:30 PM Lahti railway station | 2h23 | 6:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9952 · IC-177 | 5:04 PM Lahti railway station | 1h49 | 6:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9952 · LOL-9705 | 5:04 PM Lahti railway station | 2h21 | 7:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9852 · S-89 | 5:09 PM Lahti railway station | 2h44 | 7:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
S-114 · S-29 | 5:38 PM Lahti railway station | 2h20 | 7:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-68 · S-29 | 5:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2h08 | 7:58 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-68 · PYO-269 | 5:50 PM Lahti railway station | 5h23 | 11:13 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-68 · PYO-265 | 5:50 PM Lahti railway station | 4h41 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9956 · S-89 | 6:04 PM Lahti railway station | 1h49 | 7:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9856 · IC-149 | 6:09 PM Lahti railway station | 2h44 | 8:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
S-10 · S-183 · S-475 | 6:56 PM Lahti railway station | 3h30 | 10:26 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
S-10 · S-183 | 6:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2h57 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9960 · IC-149 | 7:04 PM Lahti railway station | 1h49 | 8:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9960 · LOL-9715 | 7:04 PM Lahti railway station | 2h21 | 9:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9860 · S-183 | 7:09 PM Lahti railway station | 2h44 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9860 · PYO-265 | 7:09 PM Lahti railway station | 3h22 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9860 · S-183 · S-475 | 7:09 PM Lahti railway station | 3h17 | 10:26 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9964 · S-183 | 8:04 PM Lahti railway station | 1h49 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9964 · PYO-265 | 8:04 PM Lahti railway station | 2h27 | 10:31 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9964 · PYO-269 | 8:04 PM Lahti railway station | 3h09 | 11:13 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9964 · S-183 · S-475 | 8:04 PM Lahti railway station | 2h22 | 10:26 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9964 · LOL-9727 | 8:04 PM Lahti railway station | 3h21 | 11:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9864 · LOL-9727 | 8:09 PM Lahti railway station | 3h16 | 11:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9864 · PYO-269 | 8:09 PM Lahti railway station | 3h04 | 11:13 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-70 · IC-187 | 8:46 PM Lahti railway station | 3h07 | 11:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-70 · PYO-273 | 8:46 PM Lahti railway station | 5h09 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9868 · IC-187 | 9:09 PM Lahti railway station | 2h44 | 11:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
S-12 · PYO-273 | 9:56 PM Lahti railway station | 3h59 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
S-12 · LOL-9733 | 9:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2h59 | 12:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9972 · LOL-9733 | 10:04 PM Lahti railway station | 2h51 | 12:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9972 · PYO-273 | 10:04 PM Lahti railway station | 3h51 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9972 · IC-187 | 10:04 PM Lahti railway station | 1h49 | 11:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9872 · PYO-273 | 10:09 PM Lahti railway station | 3h46 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9872 · LOL-9733 | 10:09 PM Lahti railway station | 2h46 | 12:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9876 · LOL-9737 · PYO-273 | 11:14 PM Lahti railway station | 2h41 | 1:55 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
![]() | 7:04 AM Lahti | 1h49 | 8:53 AM Tampere | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lahti to Tampere run on average 106 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $13 but you can travel from only $11 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 38m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 106 |
Fastest train 1h 38m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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Moderate for Finland: hotels and dining cost more than much of Europe, but local transit is fair and budget lunches help keep daily costs manageable.
Tipping is not expected. Service is included. Round up in taxis or leave a little extra at restaurants or cafes only for notably good service.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lahti to Tampere 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 Tampere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Lahti to Tampere trains use the Lahti to Tampereen Rautatieasema station pair, with some services arriving at Tesoma. Use this guide to compare Lahti and Tampere train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options include: Santa Fe, Ravintola Roux
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lahti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lahti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lahti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lahti: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lahti: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Nearby hotels include Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Scandic Lahti City, GreenStar Hotel Lahti.
Tampereen Rautatieasema has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant C, Ravintola Tampella
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Tampere City, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere, Lapland Hotels Tampere, Omena Hotel Tampere.
Tesoma has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tesoma: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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