Iisalmi Railway Station
Iisalmi railway station is located in the Pohjois-Savo region. It is a junction station at the intersection of the Kouvola – Iisalmi, Iisalmi – Kontiomäki and Iisalmi – Ylivieska railways. Thanks to its services, it is an ideal means of transport for over 110,000 people.
If you want to use the Finnish railway network station, read on! Here is everything you need to know about Iisalmi’s services.
Major Junction Station
Iisalmi Railway Station is a junction station located at the intersection of three important railway lines: Kouvola – Iisalmi, Iisalmi – Kontiomäki, and Iisalmi – Ylivieska. The station serves over 110,000 people and is a vital transportation hub in the Pohjois-Savo region.
Iisalmi railway station is located specifically at Savonkatua 38, 74100 Iisalmi. If you want to get to this station, we have provided you with a location map to make your journey easier.
Track System Configuration
The railway system at this station consists of 3 platform tracks and 7 yard tracks. Long-distance traffic runs between Helsinki – Kuopio – Oulu.
Track usage at Iisalmi:
- Track 3: Most passenger trains to Kuopio and Kajaani use this track
- Track 2: City trains (kaupunkijunat), including Ylivieska and S 701
- Track 1: NOT used for passenger traffic, but the station also has freight traffic
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 website, passengers can get up-to-date information on train schedules and possible delays. Passengers can also buy tickets and make travel reservations on the website. VR’s website is the official source of information for train arrival times.
In addition, passengers can use several applications such as Junatkartalla, Trainoclock, Junalahdot, Junat and Viastar, which provide up-to-date information on train arrival times and possible delays. These applications can be very useful for passengers who want to track the train’s progress during the journey or know the departure or arrival time at a specific station.
It is important to check train arrival times from different sources to ensure that the information is up-to-date and reliable. This can help passengers avoid delays and other problems that may occur during the journey.
See the links below:
When planning a train journey from any station, it is important to check train departure times from appropriate sources. Several online applications such as Junatkartalla, Trainoclock, Junalahdot, Junat and Viastar provide information on train departure times and possible delays, but the reliability of these applications can vary. Therefore, it is important to use multiple sources to ensure that train departure times are accurate and on time.
The official source for train departure times from the station is VR’s website, vr.fi. On this website, 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 is important to remember that the information they provide may be incorrect or outdated. Therefore, passengers who want to make sure they arrive on time at the train departure point should check train departure times from several different sources. This can help avoid delays and other problems during the journey.
The majority of these applications use the same database, so the information is the same on almost all websites. Although they are displayed differently and some of them have information that is not available in others. Thanks to projects like Digitraffic, which provides real-time train data to other people who can create such applications and websites. And thus be able to track all trains in Finland.
If you want to know the train departures from this station, you can also check the following links:
Ticket Machines Available
Although the operators are from the Virtual Reality group, there are no longer any ticket sales points. The only physical way to obtain tickets is through ticket machines inside the station. See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
Open Waiting Room
After purchasing tickets, you can use the open waiting room where you can sit comfortably while your train arrives at the station.
Opening hours:
- Monday-Saturday: 6:30-19:00
- Sunday: 8:00-19:00
If you cannot use the machines, there is one more option that is a little more modern. We mean the VR Matkalla mobile app. It is available on both the App Store for iOS and the Play Store for Android. From there you can obtain different types of tickets depending on the service you want to receive.
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Series tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Escort ticket (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
No Auto-Train Service
Currently there is no auto-train parking service available. If you need this service, you can use large stations such as Helsinki Central Station. If you don’t want to go there, you can call customer service and ask what the service includes before going to the station.
If you want to park your car near the station, you may find some of these nearby parking options.
Iisalmi Station
Kauppakatu 27 Parking
Veikonkatu 2 Parking
Kauppakatu 24 Parking
Laihotie 1 Parking
Joukolankatu 15 Parking
Luuniemenkatu 11 Parking
Satamakatu 13 Parking
Assistance Service Available
The railway station aims to be ideal for all types of people, as it offers free space, barrier-free access from the trackside via a ramp, and assistance services inside the station. If you are interested in the latter, you can look for it near the schedule display and platform 1 at the north end of the station building.
Assistance Service Details
Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- The point has a roof
- Accompanying traffic can approach
- Book at least 36 hours before your departure
- Call the Accessible Travel Service number: 0800 188 822
- The service is free of charge
- Operating hours: Monday-Friday 5:00-22:00, Saturday-Sunday 7:00-22:00
Address
Savonkatua 38
74100 Iisalmi
Finland
Phone
VR Customer Service: 0100 3232
(€0.06/min, call charge applies)
International: +358 923 192 902
Accessible Travel: 0800 188 822 (Free)