What is the cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lahti?

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lahti is to bus which costs €5 - €20 and takes 1h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Lahti?

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Lahti is to train which takes 1h and costs €14 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Lahti?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 and arriving at Lahti Matkakeskus laituri 5. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Lahti?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Pasila and arriving at Lahti. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h.

How far is it from Helsinki to Lahti?

The distance between Helsinki and Lahti is 100 km. The road distance is 103.9 km.

How do I travel from Helsinki to Lahti without a car?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Lahti without a car is to train which takes 1h and costs €14 - €20.

How long does it take to get from Helsinki to Lahti?

The train from Pasila to Lahti takes 1h including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Lahti bus from?

Helsinki to Lahti bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 station.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Lahti train from?

Helsinki to Lahti train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Pasila station.

Train or bus from Helsinki to Lahti?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Lahti is to train which takes 1h and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €20 and takes 1h 25m.

Where does the Helsinki to Lahti bus arrive?

Helsinki to Lahti bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at Lahti Matkakeskus laituri 5 station.

Where does the Helsinki to Lahti train arrive?

Helsinki to Lahti train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Lahti station.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Lahti?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Lahti is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Helsinki to Lahti.

How do I get a train ticket from Helsinki to Lahti?

Book your Helsinki to Lahti train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Lahti?

Book your Helsinki to Lahti bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lahti?

There are 190+ hotels available in Lahti.

Helsinki to Lahti - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Helsinki to Lahti by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Pasila to LahtiZ / ...
1h
€14–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri 5Ob41 / ...
1h 25m
€5–20
Drive 103.9 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Lahti103.9 km
1h 10m
€19–28

Helsinki to Lahti by train

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Distance: 99.9 km
Duration: 1h

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Lahti, Finland?

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Pasila to Lahti hourly. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 1h. Alternatively, Onni Bus operates a bus from Hki linja-autoasema, 29 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri 5 hourly. Tickets cost €8–12 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Three other operators also service this route.

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