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Finland’s leading art museum shows major international and Finnish exhibitions in a bold contemporary building near the center.
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nastola to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€14 Average price | €6 Average price Cheapest | €23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 32m Average total duration 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Nastola to Helsinki:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nastola to Helsinki costing on average €14.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 2m.
The journey is about 20m faster (1h 10m by train vs 1h 30m by car) and roughly €8 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€14 vs €23). 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.
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Trains from Nastola to Helsinki run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 10m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €8 but you can travel from only €5 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 18m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 1h 18m |
First train 12:09 AM |
Last train 7:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 49 days |
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Tipping is not expected. In restaurants, service is included; round up only for great service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nastola to Helsinki 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 Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Nastola to Helsinki trains use the Nastola to Helsinki station pair, with some services arriving at Pasila. Use this guide to compare Nastola and Helsinki train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nastola has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nastola: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Helsinki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Pasila 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 Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
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