VR
Helsinki / Helsingfors – Tampere – Oulu – Kolari
Statistics
989 km route distance
Average travel speed of 67 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)
P 269
- Helsinki / Helsingfors
20:29 - Tampere
23:59 - Oulu
06:30 - Kolari
10:55
Helsinki to Kolari
Trip duration 14:26
P 276
- Kolari
19:42 - Oulu
00:57 - Tampere
07:34 - Helsinki / Helsingfors
10:38
Kolari to Helsinki
Trip duration 14:56
Night train Helsinki – Kolari
Take the night train on your next trip to Helsinki or Kolari!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Helsinki or Kolari? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 989 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 P 269 + P 276 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.
P 269 Helsinki / Helsingfors – Kolari
Night train P 269 departs from Helsinki / Helsingfors at 20:29, and arrives at Kolari at 10:55. It has intermediate stops in Tampere and Oulu. The total trip duration is 14:26 hours. The train runs daily.
P 276 Kolari – Helsinki / Helsingfors
The return trip, night train P 276, departs from Kolari at 19:42, and arrives at Helsinki / Helsingfors at 10:38. It has intermediate stops in Oulu and Tampere. The total trip duration is 14:56 hours. The train runs daily.
Buy tickets for the night train from Helsinki to Kolari
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.