The average train between Helsinki and Luleå takes 13h 50m and the fastest train takes 11h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Luleå. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Helsinki and Luleå. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Luleå at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Oulu and take an average of 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Luleå. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station and arriving at Luleå Centralstation via Oulu station and Haaparanta pohjoinen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
Helsinki to Luleå train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
Helsinki to Luleå train services, operated by Vy Norrtåg, arrive at Luleå Centralstation.
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The distance between Helsinki and Luleå is 618.2 km. The road distance is 865 km.
You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Luleå Centralstation via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Haparanda station in around 11h 16m.
