Lahti Railway Station
The line between Vesijarvi-Lahti and Lahti-Loviisa is also known as Loviisa-Vesijarvi railway station. One of the peculiarities of this station is that it doesn’t have a third floor like Tampere station, which is due to the austerity of the 1930s depression. However, over 1.6 million users continuously use this means of transport. If you want to take advantage of this wonderful means of transport in Finland, read on! We give you all the information you need! Lahti railway station and Lahti Travel Centre (Matkakeskus) are located in the same place, so if you’re looking for travel center information, you’ll find it here too.
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Use the navigation cards below to jump directly to the section you’re interested in at this railway station.
You can easily find it using the map below. It’s the same map for the travel center, so if you’re looking for Lahti matkakeskus kartta (Lahti Travel Centre map), you’ll find it here.
In addition, you can view a map of the area around Lahti railway station from the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency website.
Here is some information about train departures from each track:
Track 1
Long-distance trains and other local trains heading east towards Kouvola
Track 2
Most G trains to Riihimäki, some Z trains to Helsinki, and O trains to Kouvola and Kotka
Track 3
Most Z trains to Helsinki, three G trains to Riihimäki, and two O trains to Kouvola
Track 4
Mainly long-distance trains, two Z trains directly to Helsinki, and some G trains
Note that although these are some of Lahti train departures, from the center you can get to different parts of Finland:
Checking train arrival times from Lahti station is easy and convenient. From the information display on the platform, you get up-to-date information on train schedules and possible delays. The information display also shows the train number, departure station, estimated arrival time, and any comments. But if you want to check the information online before arriving at the station, you’ll find the links just below.
We have selected different platforms so that you have a choice if one of them doesn’t display information correctly. From the official vr.fi website to others that can be useful.
Here you’ll find information such as the schedule, train number, train route, and the line to which the train arrives. So check out the incoming trains below.
It’s very important for passengers to check train schedules correctly before departure. Train departure times and possible delays at Lahti station can be checked in several different ways, and it’s important to use correct and reliable sources.
One of the most important sources is VR’s official website, vr.fi. The website provides up-to-date information on train schedules, and passengers can also buy tickets and make travel reservations. The website also provides information about possible disruptions in train traffic, such as delays and cancellations.
In addition, the information display on the station platform provides up-to-date information on train schedules and possible delays. The information display also shows the train number, departure station, estimated arrival time, and any comments.
It’s important to check train schedules from different sources to ensure they are up-to-date and reliable. This reduces passengers’ chances of experiencing delays or confusion during the trip. Therefore, it’s very important to use official sources, such as VR’s websites as well as station notice boards and displays, or any of the websites below. So don’t hesitate to check more than one of the links below.
Unfortunately, this is the only option inside the station, as VR service points stopped operating in 2020.
See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
However, you still have the option to buy different types of tickets, which are mentioned below:
Available Ticket Types
- Single tickets
- Temporary tickets
- Multi-tickets
- Night train and bus tickets
- Interrail tickets
- Assistant tickets (free under certain conditions)
- Meetings and group travel tickets
Waiting Hall Hours
Open to all passengers:
Daily: 5:30 AM – 11:15 PM
You can also download the VR Matkalla app. With it, you can manage almost all services at Lahti station. It’s available on App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android.
No Car Train Service Available
Unfortunately, Lahti station doesn’t have a service where you can transport your car anywhere. If you really need this service, you can go to Helsinki Central Station, where you can go through the appropriate procedure to get your car on your journey.
If you really need to park your car inside the station, you can! The truth is, you have several options. Lahti Skortoki Oy offers parking near Lahti Travel Centre. Specifically in three different places:
P-Matka Parking (P1)
Main parking house with 140 total spaces and 6 AC chargers for electric vehicles (works with e-Parking app)
Radanpää Outdoor (P3)
Near the Travel Centre with affordable daily rates
Moisionkatu Parking (P4)
Outdoor parking area with competitive pricing
Important parking information:
- Trailers are not allowed in parking areas
- Entrance height: 2.8 meters
- Open 24 hours a day
- Various payment methods available: cash, bank or credit card, ATM, or Easypark and ParkMan mobile payment (depending on selected parking area)
The parking price depends on the location you choose. For example, parking for up to 30 minutes in the P1 parking area or P3 and P4 parking areas costs 1 euro. However, if you spend one day in the P1 parking area, it costs 15 euros, while parking in the P3 and P4 parking areas costs 6 euros.
Parking Rates
P-Matka Parking House (P1)
| Parking Time (max) | Amount to Pay |
| 0-30 min | €1.00 |
| 1 hour | €1.50 |
| Following hours | €1.50/hour |
| 1 day | €15.00 |
Payment Methods (Parking House)
• Cash: payment machine accepts 0.50, 1, 2 EUR coins and 5, 10, 20 EUR bills
• Most common bank and credit cards (contactless and chip cards)
Radanpää (P3) and Moisionkatu (P4) Outdoor Parking Areas
| Parking Time (max) | Amount to Pay |
| 1 hour | €1.00 |
| Following hours | €1.00/hour |
| 1 day | €6.00 |
Payment Methods (Outdoor Areas)
• Cash: payment machine accepts 0.20, 0.50, 1, 2 EUR coins
• Most common bank and credit cards (contactless and chip cards)
• Moisionkatu area payment machine: card payment only
• Mobile payment: Easypark and ParkMan
Lahti Railway Station Parking
The table below shows the pricing for Lahti railway station parking area. Parking is paid for everyone except holders of a disabled parking permit. Payment can be conveniently handled with the Moovy app or payment cards.
- Open: 24h
- Contract parking: Yes
- Accessibility: Yes
| Parking Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 1st starting hour | €1.50/h |
| Continuous parking | €10.00/day |
| Additional days | €5.00/day |
| Cold space 24/7 | €20/month |
| Heated plug space 24/7 | €45/month |
Read more about contract parking with Moovy.
2 Hour Free Parking
Walking distance: 12 minutes
4 Hour Free Parking
Walking distance: 12 minutes
No Luggage Lockers Available
At other stations it’s possible to use lockers where you can store your luggage while doing business at the station, for example at a restaurant. Unfortunately, this is not available at Lahti railway station. We recommend that you always have your belongings with you.
If you need help, you can request assistance at the station. The assistance point is located in front of the station building, right next to the city. It’s easy to drive drop-off vehicles and taxis if you want to take one to the assistance point.
If you’re going to use this service, consider the following:
Booking Requirements
- Book the service at least 36 hours before your departure
- Call the accessible travel service number: 0800 188 822
Service Hours
Monday to Friday: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Address
Lahti Railway Station
Mannerheiminkatu 15
15100 Lahti, Finland
Phone Numbers
Customer Service: 0100 3232
Tickets: 0600 41 900
International: +358 923 192 902
Group Services: 0600 19009