Oslo to Vantaa by train
Vantaa lies 792 km (492 mi) east of Oslo, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Norway and Finland rail, over roughly 966 km (600 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Oslo | Vantaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Norway | Finland |
| Population | 1.1 million | 252,724 |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Oslo) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Vantaankoski railway station, Korso railway station, Martinlaakso railway station |
| Postal codes | 0001–1295 | 01200–01770 |
Clocks in Vantaa are 1 h ahead of Oslo right now, so a 11 h 23 min journey lands 12 h 23 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vantaa
Crossing from Norway into Finland: money changes from the Krone to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Oslo to Vantaa
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Common questions
How far is Vantaa from Oslo?
792 km (492 mi) in a straight line, east of Oslo; by road roughly 966 km (600 mi).
How long does it take to get from Oslo to Vantaa by train?
About 11 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Oslo and Vantaa?
Vantaa is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Helsinki against Europe/Oslo).
What currency do I need in Vantaa?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.