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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Salo to Helsinki
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$21
Fastest journey
1 h 22 m
Average duration
1 h 26 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Salo to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Salo to Helsinki will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 30 trains that leave Salo for Helsinki on Thu, Mar 12, 30 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Mar 12 the direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 1 h 26 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 22 m .
On Thu, Mar 12 the slowest trains will take 1 h 28 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.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Salo to Helsinki
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Salo to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $6.
Distance: 63 miles (102 km)
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Live departures
Salo to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Salo to Helsinki trains for today, Wednesday, March 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SP-946 | 6:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 7:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-946 | 6:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 7:34 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-948 | 7:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 8:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-948 | 7:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 8:34 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-950 | 8:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 9:34 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-950 | 8:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 9:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-954 | 10:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 11:40 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-954 | 10:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 11:34 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-956 | 11:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 12:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-956 | 11:06 AM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 12:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-958 | 12:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 1:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-958 | 12:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 1:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-960 | 1:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 2:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-960 | 1:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 2:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-962 | 2:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 3:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-962 | 2:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 3:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-964 | 3:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 4:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S-964 | 3:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 4:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-966 | 4:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 5:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-966 | 4:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 5:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-968 | 5:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 6:34 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| SP-968 | 5:06 PM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 6:40 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-972 | 7:36 PM Salo railway station | 1h34 | 9:10 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-972 | 7:36 PM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 9:04 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, March 12 | |||||
| IC-942 | 3:54 AM Salo railway station | 1h30 | 5:24 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-942 | 3:54 AM Salo railway station | 1h24 | 5:18 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-944 | 4:56 AM Salo railway station | 1h28 | 6:24 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
| IC-944 | 4:56 AM Salo railway station | 1h22 | 6:18 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Salo to Helsinki
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Trains from Salo to Helsinki run on average 26 times per day, taking around 1h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 22 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:20, the last at 23:57. The fastest train covers the 63 miles (102 km) distance in 1h 28m.
Distance 63 miles (102 km) |
Average train duration 1h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 26 |
Direct trains 22 |
Fastest train 1h 28m |
First train 00:20 |
Last train 23:57 |
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FAQs: Trains from Salo to Helsinki
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Salo to Helsinki
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- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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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