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Helsinki to Nivala trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Helsinki and Nivala takes 12h 16m and the fastest train takes 9h 9m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Helsinki to Nivala. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 16m
Duration
578 km
Distance
€93
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Helsinki to Nivala train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Helsinki and Nivala. The service departs Helsinki at 10:20 AM in the morning, which arrives into Nivala at 19:29:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)9h 9m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)9h 9m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)9h 9m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)9h 9m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)27h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Helsinki to Nivala? 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: 578.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 16m

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

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Ylivieska once a week. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 4h 27m.

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