Seinäjoki Railway Station
Seinäjoki railway station is located at Valtion katu 1, with the bus station in the same building. It’s considered an important junction station with connections to Helsinki, Oulu, Vaasa, Jyväskylä, and towards Kaskinen. In fact, the Seinäjoki station area is considered one of Finland’s nationally significant built cultural environments, did you know that? If you want to take advantage of this Finnish means of transport, read on! Here you’ll find all the information you need for train travel. It’s also the Seinäjoki Travel Centre (Matkakeskus), where you’ll find buses. Conveniently and practically combining these two forms of transport.
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Use the navigation cards below to jump directly to the section you’re interested in at this railway station.
If you want to find your way there, here’s a map so you can get there easily.
A map of the area around Seinäjoki railway station can of course also be found thanks to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s digital platform.
In terms of passenger traffic, it’s good to know that all trains from Helsinki to Vaasa and Oulu pass through Seinäjoki station. In fact, from the station itself there are train connections to its vicinity. We specifically mean Ähtäri and Jyväskylä.
If you want to know the train departure routes, here is some information about them:
Track 1
Trains running to Helsinki, Vaasa, and Oulu
Track 2
Trains operate to Helsinki and Vaasa
Track 3
Trains to Helsinki and Vaasa
Track 4
Local trains to Ähtäri and Jyväskylä
If you want to check train arrival times at Seinäjoki, you can use various websites that offer this service. It’s important to use several different websites, as some of them may have outdated information.
Most of these sites use Digitraffic’s database, which is open to other application developers.
When you check train arrival schedules, you can see the train number, arrival time, and the track where the train arrives. On some websites, you can also check the train’s route or departure location. Once you’ve found the information you want, you can check the schedules of the following trains. However, we recommend checking schedules and routes on VR’s official website, which you can also find in the link below.
Finland’s rail network is extensive and covers several different destinations across the country. If you want to check train schedules and departures from Seinäjoki station, you can use several different sources.
VR’s website is the official source for train schedules and departures. On the website you’ll find an easy search function that allows you to search for the train you want and check its schedule and possible connections. You can also download VR’s mobile app, which allows you to check train departure times anytime, anywhere.
In addition, it’s worth checking other sources, such as travel websites and route guides, to get as comprehensive a picture as possible of train schedules and routes.
Remember to check train schedules well in advance before your trip so you can plan your journey as efficiently as possible. Traveling by train is an environmentally friendly and comfortable way to travel in Finland, so enjoy your journey and don’t be late for the next train.
If you want to use the train connection, you need to buy tickets. They’re offered by ticket machines located inside the Seinäjoki station building. In addition, you can take advantage of the VR Matkalla app. With it, you can manage almost all station services. It’s available on App Store for iPhone and Google Play for Android.
See our detailed guide on Finnish trains here.
Open Waiting Hall
Monday to Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturdays and Sundays: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Night Hall
Open 24/7
Available seven days a week
When you get your train ticket, you can wait in the open waiting hall. It’s available to you Monday through Friday from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM. On Saturdays and Sundays it’s open from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The hotel also has a night hall 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Seinäjoki railway station has a parking area just a 5-minute walk from the station, known as Seinäjoki Toriparkki. You can easily drive there from Koulukatu. In fact, here is the information you need to get there.
The station parking can be found under the name Finnpark Oy, as it’s a covered parking lot next to the station with easy access and direct connection to the train.
Below you’ll find the map and prices for Finnpark Oy. And below other parking options near the station if it’s full or you’re looking for cheaper options or different areas nearby.
Finnpark Oy Pricing
| Parking Area | Opening Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| P1 (north side) | 24/7 | €1.50/hour |
| Daily (continuous parking) | – | €10.00/day |
| Additional days | – | €5.00/day |
| P2 (front yard) | 24/7 | €2.00/hour |
| Contract parking (P1) | Cold space 24/7 | €25/month |
Additional Parking Options
Seinäjoki Toriparkki
Toriparkki is open 24/7. Stairwells are closed from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM, when you can enter ONLY the Keskustori stairwell with a door code. The door code can be found on the parking ticket or in the contract parking agreement.
Walking distance: 5 minutes
| Parking Type | Price | Fixed Price |
|---|---|---|
| Short-term parking | €1.50/hour | – |
| Night parking | €0.50/hour | – |
| Daily | €12.00 | additional days €6.00 |
| Monthly parking | €75.00/month | – |
| Electric car charging | check price from Virta service | |
Address: Koulukatu 6, 60100 Seinäjoki, Finland
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Phone: +358 40 864 3086
Website: www.seipark.fi/toriparkki/
Valtionkatu 1 Parking
Walking distance: 1 minute
P-LUOMANRANTA
Walking distance: 5 minutes
Travel Centre customers and train passengers are served by a new parking area, P-Luomanranta, which is accessed between Hotelli Alman Torni and Uusi Torni. The area also has access via Luomanranta road. The navigator will guide you to the address Luomanranta 2. See the area map.
Allow time for parking and transfer from the car to the platform, which is about 250 meters away. An alternative is also Toriparkki, which is about 250 meters from the station. Read more about station area construction and parking changes here.
The area has two ticket machines where you can pay your parking fee with the most common bank and credit cards. Coins are not accepted as payment. The parking area is monitored by Seinäjoki city parking control.
Did you rush to the train and forget to pay the parking fee? The parking fee can also be paid via a smartphone app, so you don’t have to visit the ticket machine and you don’t need to know the exact end time of parking, as the length of parking can be adjusted and ended at any time through the app (www.easypark.fi, www.moovy.fi or www.parkman.fi).
| Time Period | Price |
|---|---|
| 60 min | €1.50 |
| Daily | €7 |
| Additional days | €3 |
| 1 week | €25 |
| 3 weeks | €70 |
P-Torikeskus
| Parking | Price |
|---|---|
| Short-term parking | €1.50/hour |
| Daily parking | €10.00 |
| Monthly parking | €75.00/month |
| Electric car charging | Charging prices can be found in Virta service |
Please note that those working in organizations should contact Seipark customer service for more information.
Walking distance: 8 minutes
Street Parking (Kadunvarsipysäköinti)
Here is a table of prices for central city street parking and parking areas managed by Seipark:
| Parking Time | Price |
|---|---|
| First hour | €1.50 |
| Following hours | €2.00 |
| Shortest parking period (8 min) | €0.20 |
Note that parking permits can also be purchased:
| Parking Permit | Price (month) | Price (year) |
|---|---|---|
| General parking permit | €60.00 (from 1.6.2023: €65.00) | €660.00 (from 1.6.2023: €780.00) |
| Torikatu parking permit | €30.00 (from 1.6.2023: €32.00) | €330.00 (from 1.6.2023: €352.00) |
Remember that in time-limited areas, with a parking permit and long-term parking purchased with a mobile app, you must observe the time limit and use a parking disc.
P-Maakunnankatu parking permit is coming on 1.6.2023.
You can order and use parking permits with the Easypark mobile app. Download the app from your phone’s app store and register as a service user. Easypark’s service fee of €1.90/permit is added to the permit price. The service works with license plate recognition, so no physical permit card is needed. Select the parking permit coverage area with the area code:
- General parking permit: Keskusta 340
- Torikatu parking permit: 344
P-Epstori
Walking distance: 2 minutes
P-LARVALA
Walking distance: 7 minutes
Welcome to P-Larvala parking area, which serves its customers on two levels. The parking basement has 55 parking spaces and the deck has 57 parking spaces. The area has a total of three ticket machines where you can pay your parking fee with coins or the most common bank or credit cards. The parking fee can also be paid by mobile phone (www.easypark.fi, www.moovy.fi or www.parkman.fi).
The parking area opening hours are Mon-Fri 7-21 and Sat 7-18. The area can accommodate a total of 112 cars, whose height must not exceed 220 cm. The area’s Easypark area code is 344.
| Parking Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 1st starting hour | €1.5 |
| Next starting hour | €2 |
| Daily fee | €12 |
| Weekly fee | €40 |
| Monthly fee | €90 |
Please note that you cannot enter the parking basement to pick up a car outside opening hours. P-Larvala parking area is monitored by Seinäjoki city parking control. Seipark parking permits are valid in the area.
No Luggage Lockers Available
Stations usually have lockers where you can store your luggage during your trip, when visiting restaurants, or doing other activities. Unfortunately, this service is not available at Seinäjoki station. We recommend that you keep an eye on your belongings before your train’s arrival and after its arrival.
If you need help, you can request assistance at the station. The assistance point is located in the Tampere direction, right at platform 1. Near the point there are parking spaces for disabled drivers and a long-term parking area.
If you’re going to use this service, we recommend that you 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
Seinäjoki Railway Station
Valtion katu 1
60100 Seinäjoki, Finland
Phone Numbers
Customer Service: 0100 3232
Tickets: 0600 41 900
International: +358 923 192 902
Group Services: 0600 19009