The distance between Tampere and Helsinki is around 177km (110 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tampere to Helsinki by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the bus to Helsinki Kamppi.
Onni Bus
+ 2 othersTake the train to Helsinki.
Finnish Railways (VR)
There are several options for getting from Tampere to Helsinki by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 2h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).
The distance between Tampere and Helsinki is around 177km (110 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 161km (100 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Tampere and Helsinki by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tampere to Helsinki is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Tampere and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tampere and Helsinki. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tampere and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 2h 10m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Tampere and Helsinki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tampere and Helsinki. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tampere and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 10m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Tampere and Helsinki. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tampere to Helsinki. We recommend that you take the bus to Helsinki Kamppi. instead which will take 2h 10m.
The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Tampere and Helsinki. The distance is around 177km (110 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampere to Helsinki is to take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around €8 ($8).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Bus | 2h 10m | €8($8) | hourly | 177km (110 miles) |
Train | 2h 10m | €29($29) | hourly | 183km (114 miles) |
Drive | 1h 50m | €26($26) | on demand | 177km (110 miles) |
Onni Bus
Valkeakosken Liikenne Oy
Paunu Express Bus
Finnish Railways (VR)
Finnair
The following major airports near Helsinki offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.