The train between Helsinki and Stockholm takes 42h 53m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Helsinki to Stockholm. 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 5 times a week between Helsinki and Stockholm. The earliest departure is at 6:20 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Stockholm at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Oulu and take an average of 42h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Helsinki to Stockholm. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Stockholm station via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 53m.
Helsinki to Stockholm train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki Central Station.
Helsinki to Stockholm train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Stockholm Centralstation.
The distance between Helsinki and Stockholm is 395.6 km. The road distance is 1,931 km.
You can take a train from Helsinki Central Station to Stockholm Centralstation via Oulu, Haaparanta pohjoinen, Haparanda station, and Boden C/Resecentrum in around 23h 31m.