The cheapest and fastest trains from Vaasa to Tampere
Cheapest price
$36
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
2 h 5 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
12
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vaasa to Tampere is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vaasa to Tampere will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $36.
Of the 12 trains that leave Vaasa for Tampere on Sat, Dec 20, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Dec 20 the direct trains cover the 210 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 5 m .
On Sat, Dec 20 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.
IC-54
IC-42
IC-42 · IC-461
IC-50
IC-50 · IC-471
IC-42
IC-50
S-44
S-444 · IC-38
IC-46Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Vaasa to Tampere
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vaasa to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €8.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€31 Average price | €11 Average price Cheapest |
2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 57m Average total duration 3h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Vaasa to Tampere train times
The table below shows live departures for Vaasa to Tampere trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-42 | 3:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h05 | 5:49 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-42 · IC-461 | 3:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h32 | 6:16 AM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-44 | 4:44 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h07 | 6:51 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-46 · IC-467 | 8:35 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h44 | 12:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-46 | 8:35 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h16 | 10:51 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-444 · IC-38 · IC-467 | 9:35 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h44 | 12:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
S-444 · IC-38 | 9:35 AM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h16 | 11:51 AM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
IC-50 | 12:45 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h06 | 2:51 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-50 · IC-471 | 12:45 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 3h34 | 4:19 PM Tesoma railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-54 | 2:25 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h29 | 4:54 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-442 · S-56 | 4:07 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 2h44 | 6:51 PM Tampereen Rautatieasema | 1 transfer | |
S-442 · S-56 · S-475 | 4:07 PM Vaasan rautatieasema | 4h19 | 8:26 PM Tesoma railway station | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Vaasa to Tampere
Trains from Vaasa to Tampere run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€8) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:09. The fastest train covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 2h 6m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average train duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€8) |
Trains per day 17 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 2h 6m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:09 |
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FAQs: Trains from Vaasa to Tampere
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vaasa to Tampere 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 Tampere, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Vaasa to Tampere
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available near the station, open 24/7.
- Restaurant Gustav Wasa
- Fondis
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna Vaasa
- Scandic Vaasa
- Hotel Astor
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, ticket office, and waiting area
- Platforms are accessible from the main hall.
- Bus: Several lines available
- Taxi services available
- 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
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