The cheapest and fastest trains from Tampere to Ähtäri
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
1 h 54 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
118 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampere to Ähtäri is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampere to Ähtäri will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Tampere for Ähtäri on Thu, Dec 11, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Dec 11 the direct trains cover the 118 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 54 m .
On Thu, Dec 11 the slowest trains will take 8 h 7 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 bus and train for Tampere to Ähtäri
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampere to Ähtäri among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 49m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €21, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 73 miles (118 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€22 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 36m Average total duration 14h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Tampere to Ähtäri train times
The table below shows live departures for Tampere to Ähtäri trains for today, Wednesday, December 10. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
LOL-1746 · IC-151 · HDM-485 | 2:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 5h20 | 7:32 PM Ähtäri railway station | 2 transfers | |
HDM-427 · HDM-485 | 2:16 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 5h09 | 7:25 PM Eläinpuisto-Zoo | 1 transfer | |
HDM-427 · HDM-485 | 2:16 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 5h16 | 7:32 PM Ähtäri railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-151 · HDM-485 | 3:06 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h19 | 7:25 PM Eläinpuisto-Zoo | 1 transfer | |
IC-151 · HDM-485 | 3:06 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h26 | 7:32 PM Ähtäri railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-470 · IC-147 · HDM-485 | 3:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h57 | 7:32 PM Ähtäri railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-147 · HDM-485 | 4:07 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h25 | 7:32 PM Ähtäri railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-147 · HDM-485 | 4:07 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h18 | 7:25 PM Eläinpuisto-Zoo | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, December 11 | |||||
![]() | 9:06 AM Tampere | 1h54 | 11:00 AM Ähtäri | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 1:16 PM Tampere | 5h09 | 6:25 PM Ähtäri | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tampere to Ähtäri
Trains from Tampere to Ähtäri run on average 17 times per day, taking around 1h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:16, the last at 22:02. The fastest train covers the 73 miles (118 km) distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 73 miles (118 km) |
Average train duration 1h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 00:16 |
Last train 22:02 |
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FAQs: Trains from Tampere to Ähtäri
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampere to Ähtäri 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 Ähtäri, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tampere to Ähtäri
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Rautatienkatu 27.
- Restaurant C
- Ravintola Tampella
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Scandic Tampere City
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere
- Lapland Hotels Tampere
- Omena Hotel Tampere
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for trains to Helsinki, Turku, and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 1, Line 3
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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