How to travel from Helsinki to Tampere

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Compare train and bus for Helsinki to Tampere

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Tampere among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from lei30. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of lei30, and a train costs an average of lei33.

Distance: 99 miles (160 km)

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Most popular
Train
Bus
Driving

lei84

Average price

lei34

Average price

Cheapest

lei196

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

2h 34m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 4m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 44m

Average total duration

2h 14m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 11m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

VR

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Tampere is a bus with an average price of lei34.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tampere:

A bus is lei50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Tampere costing on average lei84.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Tampere is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Tampere take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Helsinki and Tampere including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Helsinki to Tampere among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Helsinki to Tampere

How to get from Helsinki to Tampere by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Helsinki to Tampere is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • VRLOL-9649
    9:15 AM2h10
    Pasila railway station
    11:25 AMTampereen Rautatieasema
    lei1021One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • VRLOL-9649
    9:15 AM2h10
    Pasila railway station
    11:25 AMTampereen Rautatieasema
    lei1021One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • VRIC-53
    8:26 PM1h32
    Pasila railway station
    9:58 PMTampereen Rautatieasema
    lei1181One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • VRLOL-9733
    10:45 PM2h10
    Pasila railway station
    12:55 AMTampereen Rautatieasema
    lei1021One-way
    0 transfers
  • VRLOL-9661
    11:15 AM2h10
    Pasila railway station
    1:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema
    lei1021One-way
    0 transfers
  • VRLOL-9687
    3:15 PM2h10
    Pasila railway station
    5:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema
    lei1021One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Helsinki to Tampere

Travel to Tampere easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Helsinki to Tampere.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Tampere including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Tampere is a bus with an average price of lei34.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tampere:

A bus is lei50 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Tampere costing on average lei84.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Tampere is by train with an average journey time of 2h 4m.

Other travel options to Tampere take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 14m.

The distance from Helsinki to Tampere is approximately 99 miles (160 km).
The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Tampere is:
  • Around 87 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Tampere as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Tampere:
  • Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Tampereen Rautatieasema.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Tampere, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with VR to go to Tampere by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Valkeakosken Liikenne Oy, Onni Bus to go to Tampere by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Tampere with the following travel companies:
  • 80 direct trains per day with VR.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Valkeakosken Liikenne Oy, Onni Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Tampere often also extend their vacation to go to Helsinki Vantaa Airport, Rovaniemi, Turku, Joensuu, Oulu. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Tampere and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Tampere to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To fully enjoy Tampere's main attractions, cultural sites, and surrounding nature, a stay of 2 to 3 days is generally recommended.

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