Stockholm to Vantaa by train
Vantaa lies 404 km (251 mi) east of Stockholm, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 39 min at the speeds typical of Sweden and Finland rail, over roughly 493 km (306 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Stockholm | Vantaa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Sweden | Finland |
| Population | 1.5 million | 252,724 |
| Elevation | 17 m (56 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Stockholm) | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Vantaankoski railway station, Korso railway station, Martinlaakso railway station |
| Postal codes | 100 04–195 87 | 01200–01770 |
Clocks in Vantaa are 1 h ahead of Stockholm right now, so a 4 h 39 min journey lands 5 h 39 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vantaa
Crossing from Sweden into Finland: money changes from the Krona to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +358; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book trains from Stockholm to Vantaa
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Staying in Vantaa
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Common questions
How far is Vantaa from Stockholm?
404 km (251 mi) in a straight line, east of Stockholm; by road roughly 493 km (306 mi).
How long does it take to get from Stockholm to Vantaa by train?
About 4 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Stockholm and Vantaa?
Vantaa is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Helsinki against Europe/Stockholm).
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.