Rome2Rio

Luleå to Helsinki trains

Find Transport to Helsinki

View schedule
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Trip Overview

The average train between Luleå and Helsinki takes 17h 30m and the fastest train takes 11h 34m. There is at least one train per day from Luleå to Helsinki. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 30m
Duration
972 km
Distance
€165
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Luleå to Helsinki train times

Trains run once daily between Luleå and Helsinki. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Luleå is at 5:02 PM which arrives into Helsinki at 1:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Haparanda station and take an average of 17h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Vy NorrtågFinnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)19h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Vy NorrtågFinnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)19h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Vy NorrtågFinnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)19h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

  •  → 

    Vy NorrtågFinnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)12h 57m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Vy NorrtågFinnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)19h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

  •  → 

    Vy NorrtågFinnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)11h 34m • 2 changes
  •  → 

    Arrives next day

    Vy NorrtågFinnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)19h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Luleå to Helsinki? 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.

Map of how to get from Luleå to Helsinki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 972.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 30m

What companies run services between Luleå, Sweden and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a train from Luleå Centralstation to Helsinki Central Station via Haparanda station, Haaparanta pohjoinen, and Kemi in around 12h 14m.

Operators