Travel Information
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 $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 99 miles (160 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price | $8 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 35m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 11m 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 Helsinki to Tampere:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Tampere costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Tampere take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Helsinki to Tampere
How to get from Helsinki to Tampere by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Helsinki to Tampere is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
LOL-973310:44 PM2h11Pasila railway station12:55 AMTampereen Rautatieasema$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
LOL-973310:44 PM2h11Pasila railway station12:55 AMTampereen Rautatieasema$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
IC-538:26 PM1h32Pasila railway station9:58 PMTampereen Rautatieasema$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
LOL-97157:12 PM2h13Pasila railway station9:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema$221One-way0 transfers
LOL-97055:12 PM2h13Pasila railway station7:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema$221One-way0 transfers
LOL-96751:12 PM2h13Pasila railway station3:25 PMTampereen Rautatieasema$221One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train and bus prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Jun 27
Jun 28
Jun 29
Jun 30
Jul 01
Jul 02
Jul 03
Jul 04
Jul 05
Jul 06
Jul 07
Jul 08
Jul 09
Jul 10
Jul 11
Jul 12
Jul 13
Jul 14
Jul 15
Jul 16
Jul 17
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
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.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Tampere:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Tampere costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Tampere take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 14m.
- 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Tampereen Rautatieasema.
- Travel with VR to go to Tampere by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Valkeakosken Liikenne Oy, Onni Bus to go to Tampere by bus.
- 80 direct trains per day with VR.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Valkeakosken Liikenne Oy, Onni Bus.
Travelling from Helsinki to Tampere: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

