Helsinki Central Railway Station
Helsinki Central Railway Station
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Helsinki railway station, designed by a globally recognized architect Eliel Saarinen, is a monumental landmark in the capital of Finland. With its granite walls, clock tower and statues next to the main entrance, the building has been selected as one of the most beautiful railway stations in the world. The railway station has served as a transportation hub and a meeting spot since 1919. Alongside local public transportation, train departures to lapland and Russia leave from the station daily. Cultural events are held there around the year. 240 000 people visit the building every day making it one of the busiest in Finland.
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Neighbourhood: Vironniemi
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- Rautatientori • 1 min walk
- Helsingin yliopisto • 5 min walk
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Maria Matos Sequeira
Plymouth, UK939 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Helsinki Central Railway Station is located in the terminal building on lower ground and there are elevator and escalator access from the departure and arrival halls. You can buy tickets using HSL mobile app or at the airport from the ticket machine in the platform area. This station designed by architect Eliel Saarinen is connected with other means of transport, like bus station and tram station just outside the station and is equipped with cafes, shops & Pay toilets.
Taxi from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Central Railway Station cost around €45 and Train €4.60 and takes around 30 minutes.
Taxi from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Central Railway Station cost around €45 and Train €4.60 and takes around 30 minutes.
Written 3 November 2024
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Richard M
Hampstead Norreys, UK945 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
The station is somewhere that you will probably end up at some point during a visit to Helsinki. The building is an art deco masterpiece. The huge central arch with its glass front is spectacular. This is flanked on either side by large scultures of people holding light globes. Just amazing.
Written 28 July 2024
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SopiNepi
Kawasaki, Japan9,200 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
From the airport, we entered the city by bus. I just got to the back of this station, and my first impression was that it was cloudy, dark, cold and completely deserted! Is this what Central Station looks like? It was. But it just so happens to be that time of day? And from the next day it was a bright city of people and people. It is a dignified structure, and there are four rock men guarding the gate on either side of the front (not towards the square). The surrounding area is lined with shopping centers and supermarkets, and it feels like the center of the city.
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Written 23 June 2024
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James K
Leusden, The Netherlands3,351 contributions
Jan 2025 • Family
An impressive building with a beautiful facade and characteristic statues at the entrance. The architecture is certainly a highlight, and the station is centrally located.
Inside it was pretty crowded and cluttered. The signage is not always clear to tourists, and some facilities, such as toilets and waiting areas, could be better maintained.
Great station in terms of accessibility and appearance, but the crowds and sometimes messy atmosphere make it less pleasant.
Inside it was pretty crowded and cluttered. The signage is not always clear to tourists, and some facilities, such as toilets and waiting areas, could be better maintained.
Great station in terms of accessibility and appearance, but the crowds and sometimes messy atmosphere make it less pleasant.
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Written 18 February 2025
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CodyDC
Washington DC, DC7,160 contributions
Jun 2024 • Solo
Visited the railway station as part of a city walking tour and then came back later to experience the building in more detail. The lantern bearers sculptures on the side of the building were impressive. The inside was just ok, but I guess it functions for a train station.
Written 15 June 2024
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Thomas V
Oakland, CA19,521 contributions
Jul 2024 • Couples
We found the design of the exterior of this big train station to be impressive. Of the 19th Century. Inside it is functional with trains to various towns in Finland and suburban lines. Cafes to buy drinks and food.
Written 8 July 2024
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StevenC From Aus
Sydney, Australia63 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Train station was awesome. Taxi rank outside was the issue.
We caught the train from the airport to save money. It was great, easy, efficient etc.
we got off and dragged our bags to the taxi rank.
We caught a taxi (a Black coloured EV BMW, driver said he was from Iraq) two blocks, he hid the meter face behind his mobile phone, he asked asked if it was cash or card. I said card, I asked how much? And he didn’t respond, he just pushed the machine on my card and I asked for a receipt. Then I realised he had charged me 40Euros.
When I asked why, he said it was because I had 3 bags. (Total trip from the airport was 35 euros in a cab)
Don’t trust the taxis at the train station.
We caught the train from the airport to save money. It was great, easy, efficient etc.
we got off and dragged our bags to the taxi rank.
We caught a taxi (a Black coloured EV BMW, driver said he was from Iraq) two blocks, he hid the meter face behind his mobile phone, he asked asked if it was cash or card. I said card, I asked how much? And he didn’t respond, he just pushed the machine on my card and I asked for a receipt. Then I realised he had charged me 40Euros.
When I asked why, he said it was because I had 3 bags. (Total trip from the airport was 35 euros in a cab)
Don’t trust the taxis at the train station.
Written 9 April 2023
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Andy A
Nottingham, UK174 contributions
Jan 2022 • Couples
This is a must see. The architecture is stunning and a classic piece of it’s time. It tells much about the future of Helsinki at the time it was built with the for stern looking figures holding the fragile glass orbs in their hands at the entrance. They are supposed to represent the fragility of the future of the city moving in to the future. Stunning.
Written 30 January 2022
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Eloyfr
Buenos Aires, Argentina1,431 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
Like much of Helsinki's architecture in my opinion, I couldn't say it's beautiful but it's interesting. In this case, far from the modern influence of some of its exponents and also from the classical influence such as the Lutheran Cathedral, for example, it seems to come more from a Soviet side. The front with its sculptures and the restaurant inside are worth a short visit.
Written 26 February 2024
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freutmich
Kansas City769 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
I took the train from the airport (which is exceptional, by the way) so this was my first exposure to central Helsinki. Not only is central station a marvelous piece of architecture, but it wasn't filled with chaotic crowds like so many other European train stations I've visited. It's completely manageable and easy to find your way around.
One thing I wish I had known, though, is how to access the airport train back on my day of departure. I'd been told trains to the airport start running around 3:30 am, so I arrived at 4:30 to leave on time for my flight. But the station itself doesn't open until 5 am. The doors were locked. So I stood outside and waited until the doors were unlocked. As I rushed to catch the next train that left in 6 minutes, I realized I could have just walked around the west side of the station and gone right up to any of the tracks, which were outside and accessible around back. I felt like an idiot, but now I know. If you have to make an early morning departure to the airport, walk around back. Don't wait for the security guard to let you in.
One thing I wish I had known, though, is how to access the airport train back on my day of departure. I'd been told trains to the airport start running around 3:30 am, so I arrived at 4:30 to leave on time for my flight. But the station itself doesn't open until 5 am. The doors were locked. So I stood outside and waited until the doors were unlocked. As I rushed to catch the next train that left in 6 minutes, I realized I could have just walked around the west side of the station and gone right up to any of the tracks, which were outside and accessible around back. I felt like an idiot, but now I know. If you have to make an early morning departure to the airport, walk around back. Don't wait for the security guard to let you in.
Written 10 July 2023
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What is the earliest time that we can board the Santa Express to Rovaniemi before it's departure at 11.13 p.m.?
Written 8 January 2020
Yes, about 45 - 60 min before the departure time. You might also call the station directly and verify. Enjoy your trip!
Written 8 January 2020
sabinacarena
Carignano, Italy
Posso lasciare il mio bagaglio nel deposito per una notte?
Written 9 November 2017
Il deposito bagagli ci sta ed è bello grande box piccolo €4 per 24 ore e box più grande €6 sempre per 24 ore.
Written 14 February 2018
lapshinigor
Moscow Oblast, Russia
Подскажите как добраться до города Раахе.Сколько билет стоит?
Written 6 August 2017
Из Хельсинки на поезде можно доехать до станции RAUTATIEASEMA I I (Kokkola) - в пути 4 часа. Актуальную стоимость билета можете уточнить на сайте финской ж/д (Finnish Railways). Из RAUTATIEASEMA I I (Kokkola) до Раахе придётся добираться на автобусе (в пути около 2 часов). Стоимость билета опять же можно уточнить на сайте Kokkolan linja-autoasema.
Written 7 August 2017
Подскажите,пожалуйста, могу ли я с центрального ЖД вокзала, так же на поезде добраться до Паркано?и как частоо ходят поезда в эту сторону?
Written 26 August 2016
Можете Поезда ходят в среднем раз в три часа с 6 до 0
Written 4 October 2016
Hola, hay en la estacion de trenes de helsinki lockers para poder guardar las maletas?
Gracias
Written 12 June 2016
Hola, sí hay lockers en la estación. Yo no las utilicé porque nos alojamos justo enfrente. Te remito información al respecto:
Luggage lockers, small 78 x 61 x 27 cm €4/24h, middle 90 x 61 x 46cm €6/24 h, big 90 x 86x 47 cm €8/24h. Locker hall is open daily at 5.20 - 23.00 hrs. For skies 90 x 37 x 200cm €8/ 24h. Maximum time of storage 4 days.
Un saludo y buen viaje,
Written 12 June 2016
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