Hämeenlinna Railway Station
Although there are several stations in the country, Hämeenlinna station is one of the most important. This section of track is part of Finland’s main line, and the most popular connections are Hämeenlinna-Oulu and Hämeenlinna-Tampere. From here you can also reach the capital, Helsinki. Hämeenlinna is located right in the middle of the road between Helsinki and Tampere, so the railway has a lot of traffic. However, it is not considered a junction station, which is why certain services are not offered. If you want to know more about Hämeenlinna station, read on! Here you’ll find all the information you need to travel by train around Finland.
However, we leave you with the map below so you don’t get lost along the way.
If you wish, you can of course check out the surrounding area map of Hämeenlinna railway station on the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s website.
Since we’ve already mentioned that Hämeenlinna station is not considered a junction station, this doesn’t mean its traffic is less than other areas. R trains and some long-distance train routes, which usually run between Helsinki and Tampere, often stop at this station.
Hämeenlinna station has 3 platform tracks and 4 freight tracks. Trains to Helsinki usually run on track 1, night trains to Helsinki on track 2, and trains to Tampere on track 3.
Although these are the destinations closest to Hämeenlinna station, you can travel around Finland to the following destinations:
Track 1
Trains to Helsinki
Track 2
Night trains to Helsinki
Track 3
Trains to Tampere
Freight Tracks
4 tracks for freight trains (no passenger service)
In addition, you can use Hämeenlinna city buses that pass through the station located in Keinusaari, as well as other available taxi stations.
Checking train arrival times is very important for passengers arriving at the station. There are several ways to check train arrival times, and using different sources can help passengers get up-to-date information on train arrival times.
One reliable source is VR’s official website, vr.fi. From the site, passengers can get up-to-date information on train schedules and possible delays. Passengers can also buy tickets and make travel bookings on the site. VR’s website is an official source of information on train arrival times at Hämeenlinna station.
In addition, passengers can use several apps, such as Junatkartalla, Trainoclock, Junalahdot, Junat, and Viastar, which provide up-to-date information on train arrival times and possible delays. These apps can be very useful for passengers who want to follow the train’s progress during the journey or know the departure or arrival time for a specific station.
It’s important to check train arrival times from different sources to ensure the information is up-to-date and reliable. This can help passengers avoid delays and other problems that may occur during the journey.
When planning a train trip from any station, it’s important to check train departure times from appropriate sources. Several online apps, such as Junatkartalla, Trainoclock, Junalahdot, Junat, and Viastar, provide information on train departure times and possible delays, but the reliability of these apps can vary. Therefore, it’s important to use multiple sources to ensure train departure times are accurate and on time.
The official source for train departure times from Hämeenlinna station is VR’s website, vr.fi. On this site, passengers can check train departure times, book tickets, and get information about possible delays. VR’s website is a reliable source for up-to-date information on train departure times.
While web applications can be convenient, it’s important to remember that the information they provide may be incorrect or out of date. Therefore, passengers who want to make sure they arrive on time for the train’s departure should check train departure times from several different sources. This can help avoid delays and other problems during the journey.
Most of these apps use the same database, so the information is the same on almost all sites. Although they are displayed in different ways and some of them have information that is not available in others. Thanks to a project like Digitraffic, which provides real-time train data to other people who can create such apps and websites, you can track all trains in Finland.
Once you’ve gotten your tickets, you can use the waiting room, which is open Monday to Sunday from 5:00 AM to 12:10 AM. Remember that there are different types of train tickets depending on your trip and the comforts you want during the transportation service.
See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
Available Ticket Types
- Single tickets
- Season tickets
- Multi-tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Assistant tickets (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
VR Mobile App
You can also download the VR Matkalla app, which allows you to manage almost all services at Hämeenlinna station. Available on App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android.
Waiting Room Hours
Monday to Sunday:
5:00 AM – 12:10 AM
Don’t worry. If so, let’s look at all the nearby parking areas. Both paid and free. Remember that you can’t take your car with you on the train, so you’ll need to go to other nearby train stations, such as Helsinki stations. However, you can always leave your car parked at the station and travel around Finland by train.
Let’s look at the best places to park your car, their walking distance from the station, and a map so you can find them without problems.
Hämeenlinna Station Parking
Walking distance: 1 minute
Address: Paavo Cajanderin katu 12, 13120 Hämeenlinna
Phone: +358 3 621 3370
Railway Station Parking Area
Walking distance: 1 minute
Address: 13200 Hämeenlinna
P-Vaakuna Hameenlinna
Pööli Parking
Walking distance: 1 minute
Address: Vanainkatu 1, 13200 Hämeenlinna
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Parking (starting hour) | €1 |
| Parking (day) | €10 |
| Parking (month) | €82 |
| Parking (year) | €726 |
| Open card (€50 parking credit) | €40 |
| Open card (€100 parking credit) | €75 |
| Parking with Open card (starting hour) | €1 |
| Bicycle parking space rental (month) | €10 |
| Locked storage locker for cycling equipment (month) | €5 |
| Rental storage (2-3.5 sq meters) | From €24/month |
Rataparkki
Walking distance: 5 minutes
Address: Hilpi Kummilan tie 7, 13200 Hämeenlinna
Welcome to Rataparkki parking area! Below you’ll find the price list and payment hours.
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | €1 |
| 1 day (24 h) | €6 |
| 1 week (7 days) | €18 |
| 1 month (30 days) | €45 |
A motorist whose home municipality is Hämeenlinna can purchase a parking permit for Rataparkki for €50. Parking permits purchased in 2023 are valid until December 31, 2023. Parking permits can only be purchased from eParking’s website at eparking.fi or the mobile application. The system verifies the buyer’s home municipality when purchasing the parking permit. The parking permit is a digital permit whose validity is checked by parking enforcement with their own equipment. The permit does not guarantee a parking space and is only valid in the Rataparkki parking area.
| Day | Payment Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Keinuparkki
Walking distance: 8 minutes
Address: Talaskuja 2, 13200 Hämeenlinna
| Maximum parking time | Fee € | VAT portion (24%) € |
|---|---|---|
| 1 h | 1 | 0.19 |
| 2 h | 2 | 0.39 |
| 3 h | 3 | 0.58 |
| 4 h | 4 | 0.77 |
| 5 h | 5 | 0.97 |
| 6 h | 6 | 1.16 |
| 7 h | 7 | 1.35 |
| 8 h | 8 | 1.55 |
| 9 h | 9 | 1.74 |
| 10 h | 10 | 1.94 |
| 11 h | 11 | 2.13 |
| 12 h | 12 | 2.32 |
| 1 day | 12 | 2.32 |
Following days according to the above price list.
Prices and rights / month:
| 24h Mon-Sun 00-24 | Night Mon-Fri 17-08, Sat-Sun 24h | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (VAT 24%) | €82.00 | €25.00 |
| Price (VAT 0%) | €66.13 | €20.16 |
Verkatehdas
Sibeliuksenkatu 2 Parking
Eteläkatu Parking Area
Walking distance: 17 minutes
Address: Eteläkatu 4, 13100 Hämeenlinna
Kustaa III Parking
Walking distance: 22 minutes
Address: Kustaa III:n katu 8, 13100 Hämeenlinna
No Car Train Loading
Unfortunately, Hämeenlinna railway station does not have parking service where you can take your car with you. However, there are other options. Since the nearest stations are in Helsinki and Tampere, you can park your car there. It all depends on where you’re heading with your vehicle. Note that prices may also vary according to other added services.
Just like with parking service, you won’t find lockers where you can store your luggage at the station during other activities. In fact, you’ll need to carry them with you everywhere.
In addition, Hämeenlinna station does not have VR service points, although they are available at other stations. However, you can get assistance at the station and on high platforms, and there is barrier-free access to low-floor trains.
Address
Hämeenlinna Railway Station
Hamentie 16, 13200 Hämeenlinna