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Helsinki to Lapland trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Helsinki and Lapland takes 8h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 3m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from Helsinki to Lapland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 14m
Duration
881 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Helsinki to Lapland train times

Trains run twice a week between Helsinki and Lapland. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Lapland at 10:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 8h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 8h 3m • Direct
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    train train 8h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helsinki to Lapland? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 880.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Lapland, Finland?

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi every 4 hours. Tickets cost €110–180 and the journey takes 8h 3m.

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