The distance between Tampere and Vaasa is around 231km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Tampere to Vaasa by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Vaasa → Tampere if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Vaasa.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to Vaasa.
Onni Bus
There are several options for getting from Tampere to Vaasa by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Tampere and Vaasa is around 231km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 209km (130 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Tampere and Vaasa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tampere to Vaasa is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Tampere and Vaasa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Tampere and Vaasa. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tampere and Vaasa with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2hrs.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Tampere and Vaasa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Vaasa. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs 4 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Tampere and Vaasa with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 3h 55m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Tampere and Vaasa. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tampere to Vaasa. We recommend that you take the train to Vaasa. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Vaasa is Vaasa Airport (VAA) (VAA) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Vaasa. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) 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 Vaasa. The distance is around 241km (150 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tampere to Vaasa is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €35 ($35).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 2hrs | €35($35) | every 3 hours | 231km (144 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | €11($11) | 4 times a week | 264km (164 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | €35($35) | on demand | 241km (150 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Onni Bus
The following major airports near Vaasa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.