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Night train Helsinki – Kemijärvi
(VR IC 265 + IC 274)

    Helsinki / Helsingfors – Riihimäki – Tampere – Seinäjoki – Oulu – Kemi – Rovaniemi – Kemijärvi

    Statistics

    983 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 71 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 14

    bus: 22 (1.6 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (14 times as much)

    plane: 389 (28 times as much)

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    IC 265

    • Helsinki / Helsingfors
      19:29
    • Riihimäki
      21:16
    • Tampere
      23:09
    • Seinäjoki
      01:07
    • Oulu
      04:44
    • Kemi
      05:58
    • Rovaniemi
      07:20
    • Kemijärvi
      08:50

    Helsinki to Kemijärvi

    Trip duration 13:21

    IC 274

    • Rovaniemi
      21:00
    • Kemi
      22:30
    • Oulu
      23:53
    • Ylivieska
      01:09
    • Kokkola
      01:57
    • Tampere
      05:35
    • Toijala
      06:33
    • Riihimäki
      07:30
    • Helsinki / Helsingfors
      09:15

    Kemijärvi to Helsinki

    Trip duration 14:15

    Train information

    Seats
    Sleeper

    VR-Yhtymä Oy
    https://www.vr.fi

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    Night train Helsinki – Kemijärvi

    Take the night train on your next trip to Helsinki or Kemijärvi!

    Have you ever travelled by night train to Helsinki or Kemijärvi? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 983 km long train journey emits approximately 28 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

    When travelling with the IC 265 + IC 274 train, you can choose between the following categories:

    • Normal seats: The cheapest option
    • Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

    Travel by night train in Finland – timetable information

    Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

    IC 265 Helsinki / Helsingfors – Kemijärvi

    Night train IC 265 departs from Helsinki / Helsingfors at 19:29, and arrives at Kemijärvi at 08:50. It has intermediate stops in Riihimäki, Tampere, Seinäjoki, Oulu, Kemi and Rovaniemi. The total trip duration is 13:21 hours. The train runs daily.

    IC 274 Rovaniemi – Helsinki / Helsingfors

    The return trip, night train IC 274, departs from Rovaniemi at 21:00, and arrives at Helsinki / Helsingfors at 09:15. It has intermediate stops in Kemi, Oulu, Ylivieska, Kokkola, Tampere, Toijala and Riihimäki. The total trip duration is 14:15 hours. The train runs daily.

    Buy tickets for the night train from Helsinki to Kemijärvi

    This night train line is operated by VR-Yhtymä Oy and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

    Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.

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