Vantaa to Murmansk by train
Murmansk lies 1,036 km (644 mi) north of Vantaa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Finland and Russia rail, over roughly 1,264 km (785 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Vantaa | Murmansk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Finland | Russia |
| Population | 252,724 | 295,374 |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | 75 m (246 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Helsinki) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Vantaankoski railway station, Korso railway station, Martinlaakso railway station | Murmansk railway station, Mokhnatkina Pakhta |
What changes when you arrive in Murmansk
Crossing from Finland into Russia: money changes from the Euro to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book trains from Vantaa to Murmansk
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Staying in Murmansk
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Common questions
How far is Murmansk from Vantaa?
1,036 km (644 mi) in a straight line, north of Vantaa; by road roughly 1,264 km (785 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vantaa to Murmansk by train?
About 14 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vantaa and Murmansk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Murmansk?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.