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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
$3
Average price
$3
Fastest journey
12 m
Average duration
12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
20 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lempäälä to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lempäälä to Tampere will cost around $3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $3.
Of the 1 trains that leave Lempäälä for Tampere on Thu, Jul 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct trains cover the 20 km distance in an average of 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest trains will take 12 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 Lempäälä to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $3. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $3, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 12 miles (20 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$4 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
43m Average total duration Fastest 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 7m Average total duration 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Lempäälä to Tampere:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lempäälä to Tampere costing on average $6 (€5).
Other travel options to Tampere take longer:
Bus takes on average 37m.
The journey is about 8m faster (13m by train vs 21m by car) and roughly $2 (€2) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($4 (€3) vs $6 (€5)). 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.
The table below shows live departures for Lempäälä to Tampere trains for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-9715 | 9:13 PM Lempäälä railway station | 0h12 | 9:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-183 | 9:41 PM Lempäälä railway station | 0h12 | 9:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-1775 | 10:20 PM Lempäälä railway station | 0h15 | 10:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
LOL-9727 | 11:13 PM Lempäälä railway station | 0h12 | 11:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-187 | 11:41 PM Lempäälä railway station | 0h12 | 11:53 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:13 PM Lempäälä | 0h12 | 1:25 PM Tampere | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lempäälä to Tampere run on average 28 times per day, taking around 13m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $3 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 27 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:41. The fastest train covers the 12 miles (20 km) distance in 12m.
Distance 12 miles (20 km) |
Average train duration 13m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 (€3) |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 27 |
Fastest train 12m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:41 PM |
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Most Lempäälä to Tampere trains use the Lempäälä to Tampereen Rautatieasema station pair. Use this guide to compare Lempäälä and Tampere train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Lempäälä has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lempäälä: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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.
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