The average train between Helsinki and Luleå takes 15h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 56m. There is at least one train 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 once daily between Helsinki and Luleå. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 8:24 PM which arrives into Luleå at 3:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Kemi and take an average of 15h 25m. 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 station and arriving at Luleå station via Kemi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
Helsinki to Luleå train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
Helsinki to Luleå train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Luleå Centralstation.
Book your Helsinki to Luleå train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR) and Vy Norrtåg.
The distance between Helsinki and Luleå is 618.2 km. The road distance is 975 km.
You can take a train from Helsinki to Luleå Centralstation via Kemi, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Haparanda station in around 11h 36m.
