Are there trains from Finland to Sweden?

While there isn’t a direct train service that connects Sweden and Finland across the Baltic Sea, you can travel between the two countries by train with a combination of train and ferry. In Lapland there is a 20km section of rail between Laurila and Haparanda where there isn’t a passenger service.

Here’s how it works:

1. Train from Sweden to the Ferry Port:
   • From Stockholm, you can take a train to one of the ferry terminals, such as in Värtahamnen or Slussen. The most common route is taking a train from Stockholm to Värtahamnen, which is a short distance from the ferry terminal.
2. Ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki or Turku:
   • Once in Stockholm (Värtahamnen), you can board a ferry that crosses the Baltic Sea to Finland. The most popular ferry routes are:
     • Stockholm to Helsinki (about 17 hours)
     • Stockholm to Turku (about 10-12 hours)
   • These ferries are operated by companies like Viking Line and Tallink Silja, offering overnight services with cabins, dining, and other amenities.
3. Train from the Ferry Port in Finland:
   • Once you arrive in Finland, you can take a train from the ferry terminal to your destination. For example, from Helsinki or Turku, you can easily connect to Finland’s extensive train network that goes to other cities such as Tampere, Rovaniemi, or Lapland.

In Lapland there are Swedish train services as far as Haparanda. In Finland there are train services as far as Laurila. The 20km section of track from Haparanda to Laurila is planned to be electrified in late 2025 at time of writing. This would link the Finland and Sweden rail systems.

So, while you cannot travel between Sweden and Finland by train alone, combining train travel to the ferry port with a ferry crossing makes this journey possible.