- Must visit
Malva
Visual arts museum in the Malva cultural center. It combines changing art exhibitions with strong design and poster collections in a modern setting.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$16
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$16
Fastest journey on Sep 18
2 h 21 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
2 h 21 m
Trains on Sep 18
3
Distance
116 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tampere to Lahti is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tampere to Lahti will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 3 trains from Tampere to Lahti, including 3 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct trains cover the 116 km distance in an average of 2 h 21 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 21 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest trains will take 2 h 21 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Tampere to Lahti among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 72 miles (116 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$34 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tampere to Lahti:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tampere to Lahti costing on average $34.
Other travel options to Lahti take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Tickets start at around $34 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-3.76. The journey takes 2h 14m versus 1h 47m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Tampere to Lahti trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-20 · IC-65 | 10:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h11 | 12:11 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-20 · LOL-9835 | 10:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h50 | 12:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1722 · LOL-9660 · LOL-9933 | 10:12 AM Tesoma railway station | 2h44 | 12:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1722 · IC-142 · IC-67 | 10:12 AM Tesoma railway station | 4h54 | 3:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1722 · IC-142 · LOL-9933 | 10:12 AM Tesoma railway station | 2h44 | 12:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1722 · IC-36 · IC-13 | 10:12 AM Tesoma railway station | 2h54 | 1:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1722 · LOL-9660 · LOL-9839 | 10:12 AM Tesoma railway station | 3h38 | 1:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1722 · LOL-9660 · IC-67 | 10:12 AM Tesoma railway station | 4h54 | 3:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1722 · IC-142 · LOL-9839 | 10:12 AM Tesoma railway station | 3h38 | 1:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9660 · LOL-9933 | 10:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h21 | 12:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9660 · LOL-9839 | 10:35 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h15 | 1:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-36 · IC-13 | 11:00 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 1:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-142 · LOL-9933 | 11:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h52 | 12:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-142 · LOL-9839 | 11:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 1:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-142 · IC-67 | 11:04 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 4h02 | 3:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-464 · IC-22 · IC-5 | 11:26 AM Tesoma railway station | 2h40 | 2:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-464 · IC-94 · LOL-9937 | 11:26 AM Tesoma railway station | 2h30 | 1:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-22 · IC-5 | 12:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 2:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-94 · LOL-9937 | 12:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h52 | 1:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-94 · LOL-9843 | 12:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 2:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1730 · S-46 · LOL-9847 | 12:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h38 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1730 · LOL-9672 · LOL-9941 | 12:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h44 | 2:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1730 · S-46 · IC-67 | 12:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h54 | 3:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9672 · LOL-9941 | 12:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h21 | 2:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9672 · LOL-9847 | 12:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h15 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-46 · IC-7 | 1:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h06 | 4:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-46 · LOL-9847 | 1:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h50 | 3:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-46 · IC-67 | 1:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 3:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1736 · IC-38 · IC-147 · LOL-9947 | 1:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h26 | 5:38 PM Lahti railway station | 3 transfers | |
LOL-1736 · IC-38 · LOL-9849 | 1:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h33 | 4:45 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-474 · IC-178 · LOL-9945 | 1:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h21 | 3:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-474 · IC-38 · IC-7 | 1:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h31 | 4:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-474 · IC-178 · LOL-9849 | 1:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h10 | 4:45 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-474 · IC-178 · S-9 | 1:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h31 | 5:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-38 · LOL-9849 | 2:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h45 | 4:45 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-38 · IC-7 | 2:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 4:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-38 · IC-147 · LOL-9947 | 2:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h38 | 5:38 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-178 · LOL-9945 | 2:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h52 | 3:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-178 · LOL-9849 | 2:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h41 | 4:45 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1738 · LOL-9686 · LOL-9853 | 2:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h33 | 5:45 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1738 · IC-144 · LOL-9951 | 2:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h44 | 4:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1738 · LOL-9686 · LOL-9951 | 2:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h44 | 4:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1738 · IC-48 · S-9 | 2:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h54 | 5:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9686 · LOL-9853 | 2:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h10 | 5:45 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9686 · LOL-9951 | 2:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h21 | 4:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-48 · S-9 | 3:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 5:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-144 · LOL-9853 | 3:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h41 | 5:45 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-144 · LOL-9951 | 3:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h52 | 4:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-468 · IC-86 · LOL-9955 | 3:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h21 | 5:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-468 · IC-24 · IC-111 | 3:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h31 | 6:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-24 · IC-111 | 4:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 6:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-86 · LOL-9955 | 4:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h52 | 5:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-86 · LOL-9859 | 4:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 6:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1746 · LOL-9700 · LOL-9863 | 4:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h38 | 7:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1746 · IC-50 · IC-11 | 4:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h08 | 7:20 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1746 · LOL-9700 · LOL-9957 | 4:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h44 | 6:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9700 · LOL-9957 | 4:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h21 | 6:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9700 · LOL-9863 | 4:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h15 | 7:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-50 · IC-11 | 5:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h20 | 7:20 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1750 · S-146 · LOL-9867 | 5:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h38 | 8:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1750 · LOL-9708 · LOL-9961 | 5:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h44 | 7:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1750 · LOL-9708 · LOL-9867 | 5:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h38 | 8:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9708 · LOL-9867 | 5:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h15 | 8:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9708 · LOL-9961 | 5:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h21 | 7:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-470 · IC-26 · IC-73 | 5:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h31 | 8:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-470 · S-146 · LOL-9961 | 5:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h21 | 7:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-26 · IC-73 | 6:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 8:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-146 · LOL-9867 | 6:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 8:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-146 · LOL-9961 | 6:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h52 | 7:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9718 · LOL-9714 · LOL-9871 | 6:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h38 | 9:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9718 · LOL-9969 | 6:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h44 | 9:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9718 · IC-54 · LOL-9871 | 6:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h38 | 9:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9718 · LOL-9969 | 6:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h31 | 9:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9718 · LOL-9714 · LOL-9871 | 6:25 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h25 | 9:50 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-54 · LOL-9871 | 7:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h50 | 9:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-472 · SP-34 · S-115 | 7:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h31 | 10:06 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-472 · S-88 · LOL-9969 | 7:35 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h21 | 9:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
SP-34 · S-115 | 8:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h06 | 10:06 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-88 · LOL-9969 | 8:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1h52 | 9:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-88 · LOL-9875 | 8:04 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h46 | 10:50 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1762 · IC-56 · LOL-9879 | 8:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h03 | 12:15 AM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1762 · LOL-9726 · LOL-9973 | 8:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 2h44 | 10:56 PM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-1762 · LOL-9726 · LOL-9879 | 8:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h03 | 12:15 AM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9726 · LOL-9973 | 8:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h21 | 10:56 PM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-9726 · LOL-9879 | 8:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h40 | 12:15 AM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-56 · LOL-9879 | 9:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h15 | 12:15 AM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1768 · IC-28 · LOL-9881 | 9:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 4h03 | 1:15 AM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
IC-28 · LOL-9881 | 10:00 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 3h15 | 1:15 AM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
LOL-1770 · LOL-9734 · LOL-9881 | 10:12 PM Tesoma railway station | 3h03 | 1:15 AM Lahti railway station | 2 transfers | |
LOL-9734 · LOL-9881 | 10:35 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 2h40 | 1:15 AM Lahti railway station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Tampere to Lahti run on average 106 times per day, taking around 2h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $14 but you can travel from only $13 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:21, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 72 miles (116 km) distance in 1h 43m.
Distance 72 miles (116 km) |
Average train duration 2h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 |
Trains per day 106 |
Fastest train 1h 43m |
First train 12:21 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Lahti — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lahti trip today.
Visual arts museum in the Malva cultural center. It combines changing art exhibitions with strong design and poster collections in a modern setting.
Flagship museum in a former radio station on Radiomäki. Engaging exhibits explain Finnish radio, television, and communications history.
Compact skiing museum by the Sports Centre. It presents Lahti’s winter sports story, equipment, and famous moments from international competitions.
Lakeside harbor district with promenades, public spaces, and views over Vesijärvi. It blends modern city life with one of Lahti’s best waterfront walks.
Main sports district beside the ski jumps. Visitors come for events, iconic views, and easy access to trails and major winter sports history.
Lahti’s central market square, surrounded by shops and civic life. It is the easiest place to feel the city’s everyday rhythm and seasonal events.
Rye bread is a Finnish staple with a dense texture and tangy flavor. In Lahti, it reflects everyday Häme region food culture and is often served with butter or cheese.
Karelian pies are thin rye pastries filled with rice porridge. They are a beloved Finnish snack, often topped with egg butter and found in cafes and homes across Lahti.
Creamy salmon soup with potatoes, carrot, leek, and dill is a classic Finnish comfort food. It is widely eaten in Lahti, especially in colder months.
Stylish fine dining restaurant known for seasonal Nordic ingredients, tasting menus, and polished service in central Lahti.
Popular casual restaurant and brewpub serving craft beer, hearty Finnish-friendly dishes, and relaxed pub atmosphere near the center.
Well-regarded bistro-style venue offering Nordic and European dishes, quality wine, and a cozy setting suited to a longer dinner.
Moderate for Finland. Hotels and dining cost more than in cheaper EU cities, but local transit is reasonable and Lahti is often cheaper than Helsinki.
Tipping is not expected. Service is included in restaurants; rounding up is optional. Taxis may be rounded up, and cafes usually do not require tips.
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Lahti railway station -> Lahti Market Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tampere to Lahti 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 Lahti, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Tampere to Lahti trains use the Tampereen Rautatieasema to Lahti station pair. Use this guide to compare Tampere and Lahti train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Tampereen Rautatieasema 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 C, Ravintola Tampella
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Tampereen Rautatieasema. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tampereen Rautatieasema: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Tampere City, Solo Sokos Hotel Torni Tampere, Lapland Hotels Tampere, Omena Hotel Tampere.
Tesoma has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Tesoma: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Lahti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Santa Fe, Ravintola Roux
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lahti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lahti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lahti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lahti: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lahti: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Nearby hotels include Solo Sokos Hotel Lahden Seurahuone, Scandic Lahti City, GreenStar Hotel Lahti.
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