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Helsinki / Helsingfors – Tampere – Oulu – Rovaniemi – Kemijärvi
Statistics
983 km route distance
Average travel speed of 72 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)
IC 265
- Helsinki / Helsingfors
19:29 - Tampere
23:09 - Oulu
04:44 - Rovaniemi
07:20 - Kemijärvi
08:50
Helsinki to Kemijärvi
Trip duration 13:21
IC 274
- Kemijärvi
19:15 - Rovaniemi
20:47 - Oulu
23:53 - Tampere
05:35 - Helsinki / Helsingfors
09:15
Kemijärvi to Helsinki
Trip duration 14:00
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 Tampere, Oulu and Rovaniemi. The total trip duration is 13:21 hours. The train runs daily.
IC 274 Kemijärvi – Helsinki / Helsingfors
The return trip, night train IC 274, departs from Kemijärvi at 19:15, and arrives at Helsinki / Helsingfors at 09:15. It has intermediate stops in Rovaniemi, Oulu and Tampere. The total trip duration is 14:00 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.