The cheapest and fastest trains from Nivala to Helsinki
Cheapest price
$55
Average price
$61
Fastest journey
5 h 33 m
Average duration
7 h 18 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
417 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nivala to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nivala to Helsinki will cost around $61 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $55.
Of the 3 trains that leave Nivala for Helsinki on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 417 km distance in an average of 7 h 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 33 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 8 h 30 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 flight for Nivala to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nivala to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €86.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
€52 Average price Cheapest | €156 Average price |
8h 0m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nivala to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Nivala to Helsinki trains for today, Wednesday, November 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
H-494 · IC-70 | 11:55 AM Nivala railway station | 7h50 | 7:45 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
H-494 · IC-70 | 11:55 AM Nivala railway station | 7h44 | 7:39 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
H-495 · S-28 | 4:06 PM Nivala railway station | 5h22 | 9:28 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
H-495 · S-28 | 4:06 PM Nivala railway station | 5h29 | 9:35 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
![]() | 10:15 AM Nivala | 8h30 | 6:45 PM Helsinki | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:55 AM Nivala | 7h50 | 6:45 PM Helsinki | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nivala to Helsinki
Distance 259 miles (417 km) |
Average train duration 7h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $45 (€37) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 5h 5m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 18:06 |
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FAQs: Trains from Nivala to Helsinki

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nivala 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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