There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Tikkurila to Tamperetrain R / ...
2h 29m€21–37Bus
- Take the bus from 14 to 2bus Helsinki-Vantaa - Vaihto: Vantaankoski - Tampere / ...
2h 30m€27–29Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Tampere170.3 km
1h 43mDrive 170.3 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Tamperecar 170.3 km
1h 43m€31–45
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa is to train which costs €20 - €40 and takes 2h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €30 - €45.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 14 and arriving at 2. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Tampere via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Pirkanmaa is 177 km. The road distance is 170.3 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa without a car is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €20 - €40.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa bus services, operated by Valkeakosken Liikenne, depart from 14 station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa is to train which takes 2h 29m and costs €20 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €29 and takes 2h 30m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Pirkanmaa, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Tikkurila to Tampere every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 2h 4m. Alternatively, Valkeakosken Liikenne operates a bus from 14 to 2 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–29 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 (03) 584 2683
- Website
- Valkeakosken Liikenne
Bus from 14 to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Schedules at
- Valkeakosken Liikenne
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa bus services, operated by Valkeakosken Liikenne, arrive at 2 station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tampere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa is 170 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkanmaa.
There are 496+ hotels available in Pirkanmaa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Pirkanmaa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.