The cheapest and fastest trains from Lieksa to Helsinki
Cheapest price
$45
Average price
$51
Fastest journey
6 h 19 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
440 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lieksa to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lieksa to Helsinki will cost around $51 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $45.
Of the 2 trains that leave Lieksa for Helsinki on Wed, Nov 05, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 440 km distance in an average of 6 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 19 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 6 h 22 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 train and bus for Lieksa to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lieksa to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 56m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €14, and a bus costs an average of €65.
Distance: 273 miles (440 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€45 Average price Cheapest | €65 Average price |
6h 26m Average total duration Fastest 5h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 20h 5m Average total duration 19h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Lieksa to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Lieksa to Helsinki trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:22 AM Lieksa | 6h22 | 10:44 AM Helsinki | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:26 PM Lieksa | 6h19 | 7:45 PM Helsinki | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lieksa to Helsinki
Distance 273 miles (440 km) |
Average train duration 5h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $17 (€14) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 18m |
First train 05:57 |
Last train 16:26 |
Key Takeaways
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Lieksa to Helsinki start from as low as $17 (€14) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $55 (€45) depending on the train type and class.
Train companies: VR from Lieksa to Helsinki trainsVR trains will get you between Lieksa and Helsinki from $17 (€14). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Lieksa to Helsinki

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lieksa to Helsinki
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Elielinaukio and Postikatu.
- Restaurant Vltava
- Ravintola Zetor
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Kämp
- Scandic Simonkenttä
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- Tram: Lines 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via the Tripla shopping center.
- Restaurant Tripla
- Outrun Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Pasila
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla
- Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 3,400 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for commuter trains
- Hall 3: access to Tripla shopping center
- Tram: Lines 2, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Local and long-distance services
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