Kerava Railway Station
Located in the Central district, just 29 km from Helsinki Central Station, Kerava Station is considered a junction station with connections to the direct lines to Lahti, Sköldvik, and Porvoo, the most important being the Helsinki-Riihimäki line. If you are in Kerava or its surroundings and want to travel around Finland, this is definitely one of the best transportation options – read to the end! Here you’ll find all the information related to Kerava station.
If you want to use its services, here’s a location map so you know how to get there.
Alternatively, if you want to know the station’s surrounding area map, we recommend reviewing the Kerava Railway Station area map directly on HSL’s website.
R, D, and Z trains travel from track 1 to the capital, Helsinki. Tracks 2 and 3 are serviced by long-distance trains, so they do not stop and have no platforms. T, R, D, and Z trains travel on track 4 to the northern part of the country, namely Riihimäki and Lahti.
K and T trains travel on track 5, which usually goes to Helsinki. Trains from the Porvoo Museum depart on track 6. Aside from this service, the latter track is not used for passenger traffic. You can still reach the following places in Finland:
Track 1
R, D, and Z trains to the capital Helsinki
Tracks 2 & 3
Long-distance trains (no platforms, no passenger stops)
Track 4
T, R, D, and Z trains to northern Finland – Riihimäki and Lahti
Track 5
K and T trains, usually to Helsinki
Track 6
Trains from Porvoo Museum (not used for regular passenger traffic)
If you want to know the train arrival times at Kerava, 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 It’s very important to use different websites, as sometimes some of them may be outdated.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 Kerava 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. Don’t forget to check different pages or simply go to the official website to avoid schedule errors and missing your train.
Once you’ve gotten your tickets, you can use the waiting room, which is open to the public Monday to Friday. Remember, however, that you can buy different types of tickets depending on the service you want.
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
You can also download the VR Matkalla app, which allows you to manage almost all services at Kerava station. Available on App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android.
Don’t waste more time looking for parking, use one of the following places you can find. If you want to book in advance, some areas have a working phone number as contact information.
Kerava Parking
Veturiaukio Parking
Park & Ride (Liityntäpysäköinti)
Walking distance: 7 minutes
Address: 04200 Kerava
Kerava Station Parking
Aimo Park | Kauppakaari 1
Walking distance: 5 minutes
Address: Kauppakaari 1, 04200 Kerava
Phone: +358 20 781 2400
Facility Information
- Number of parking spaces: 200
- Maximum vehicle height: 1.9 m
Opening Hours
- Mon-Fri: Entry 07:00-21:00 | Exit 07:00-21:00
- Sat: Entry 08:00-18:00 | Exit 08:00-18:00
- Sun: Closed
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| 24/7 parking right | €37.20/month |
| Short-term parking | €0.50/hour |
Puuvalonaukio 3 Parking
Sahankatu 2 Parking
Hakalantie 10 Parking
Old Vicarage Parking
Walking distance: 9 minutes
Address: Lapilantie 2, 04250 Kerava
EuroPark P-Karuselli 1
Walking distance: 6 minutes
Address: Aleksis Kiven tie, 04200 Kerava
Car Train Parking & Luggage Storage
Unfortunately, Kerava Railway Station does not have train parking space where you can take your vehicle to your destination. At that station, there’s also no place where passengers can store their luggage during other activities, such as going to nearby restaurants. Unfortunately, they’ll have to stay with their belongings as lockers are not available. Unlike other train services in the country, there’s also no VR service point.
Luggage Storage Information
The railway station currently does not have a locker service. We recommend that you always keep an eye on your belongings and do not leave them unattended.
The services mentioned above that it doesn’t offer are compensated by assistance points. These are located at the Riihimäki end of the station building. So if you need an escort, they can come to help you with everything you need.
You can book assistance by calling 0800 188 822, which is available Monday to Friday from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. We recommend doing so at least 36 hours before departure.
Address
Kerava Railway Station
Asema-aukio 1, 04200 Kerava