Järvenpää Railway Station – Träskända
The station is located between Helsinki and Riihimäki, right in the center of Järvenpää city. In fact, it is one of the original stations on the Helsinki-Hämeenlinna line, completed in 1862. Järvenpää railway station has all the services you need to get around Finland, so if you want to use the train, read on! Here’s everything you need to know about it. The railway station and city are also known as Träskända according to its bilingual name.
There are various services within the center. But first you need to learn how to get there. Below you’ll find a map and directions.
In addition, you can get a map of the surrounding area of Järvenpää railway station from the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s website, right here!
Järvenpää railway station has three platforms, of which 3 and 4 are located on the central platform. From there you can access the platforms both south and north via stairs and through the pedestrian tunnel in the middle via stairs or elevators.
Capital region suburban trains R, D, and T stop here. To Helsinki from track 1, while to Riihimäki from track 4. On the other hand, long-distance trains usually pass through Järvenpää station and use tracks 2 and 3.
Regardless of your schedule, you can travel to different parts of Finland. This includes the following destinations in the country:
Track 1
Trains to Helsinki – R, D, and T trains
Tracks 2 & 3
Long-distance trains passing through (no stops)
Track 4
Trains to Riihimäki – R, D, and T trains
Platform Access
Pedestrian tunnel with stairs and elevators to all platforms
If you want to know the train arrival times at Järvenpää, below are different links where you can check them. It’s very important to use different websites, as sometimes some of them may be outdated.
Most of them use the same data because Digitraffic has a database that other users can use to create such applications. If you want to check train arrivals, click on different links and you’ll see, for example, the train number, arrival time, and the track the train arrives on. On some platforms, you’ll also see the train’s route or the train’s departure location.
However, we recommend checking schedules or routes from the official vr.fi website, which we also leave below.
Finland’s railway network is extensive, and it allows you to travel to many different destinations across the country. If you want to check train schedules and departures from this station, you can use VR’s web pages or mobile application or VR’s website, as it’s an official source.
On VR’s website, you’ll find an easy search function to check train schedules and departures. You can enter Järvenpää as the departure location and the search function will give you all possible options. You can select the train you want and check its schedules and possible connections.
If you want to check train departure times on your mobile phone, you can download VR’s mobile application. With the app, you can check train departure times and departures anytime, anywhere. You can also buy train tickets directly through the app.
Remember to check train schedules well in advance so you can plan your trip as well as possible. You can also check exceptional train schedules and routes if they are available. Train travel is an environmentally friendly and comfortable way to get around Finland. So don’t be late for your next train and enjoy the journey!
Don’t forget to check different pages or simply go to the official website to avoid schedule errors and missing your train.
In fact, you’ll find a ticket machine on the wall next to the track. You can also use the ticket machine in the Station Tunnel. Remember that you can order different types of train tickets depending on the type of trip you’re going to make or how often you use the train.
See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
Available Ticket Types
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Multi-tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Assistant tickets (free under certain conditions)
- Meeting and group travel tickets
VR Mobile App
In addition, you can make the process digitally – how? With the VR Matkalla app, you can get tickets around Finland. The app is available for Android on Play Store and for iPhone on App Store.
Waiting Hall Hours
Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
When you buy your train ticket at Järvenpää station, you can use the hall that’s open to all passengers.
Let’s see what places are available so you can leave your car and board the train effortlessly. You’ll find all the information about each place, such as the distance from the parking area to the railway station or prices if it’s a public or private parking area.
Asema-aukio Parking
Neuvoksenkuja 2 Parking
Neuvoksenkuja 4 Garage
Mannilantie 36 Parking
Valtuustonkatu 4 Parking
Helsingintie 15 Garage
Järvenpää City Parking
[P] Rantakatu 3 Parking
Kyläkuja 1 Parking
Venny Soldanin Raitti Parking
No Car Train Loading
Unfortunately, Järvenpää railway station (Träskända) does not have parking service where you can park your car train. Using the service requires you to go to Helsinki railway station, where you can get information about this new travel option.
Finnish railway stations usually have luggage storage lockers where you can store your luggage during other activities, such as going to a restaurant. However, unfortunately, Järvenpää railway station does not have such lockers. Therefore, you must always keep your luggage with you.
If you need help, you can call for assistance at the station. The information point is located in the parking area in the central part of Järvenpää station, very close to the track 1 elevator, next to the taxi stand and in the interchange parking area.
If you plan to use this service, we recommend that you consider the following:
Booking Requirements
- Book service at least 36 hours before your departure
- Call the barrier-free travel service number: 0800 188 822
Service Hours
- Monday to Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday & Sunday: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Location
Central parking area, near track 1 elevator, next to taxi stand and interchange parking area
Address
Järvenpää Railway Station
Asemakatu 5, 04400 Järvenpää
Opening Hours
Monday to Friday: 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM