Information about destinations travelling Europe by train
Currently, the only way to travel between Helsinki and Tallinn is by ferry. Eight million of these trips are made each year, from popular booze cruises to the weekly commutes of tens of thousands of Estonians working in Helsinki. Fortunately, this could all change. Peter Vesterbacka, CEO of FinEst Bay Area Development, and co-founder Kustaa…
Take in Helsinki’s incredible architecture on a panoramic 90-minute tour. See the historical centre, diplomatic quarters and Senate Square, as well as the extraordinary Temppeliaukio Church built into rock. The train leaves Helsinki at around 11pm and arrives above the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi 12 hours later. The overnight train offers multiple amenities including a…
Located in the heart of Finland’s Lapland region, Rovaniemi is an ideal base to explore wintery delights. Here, you can experience reindeer sleigh rides and farm visits, husky tours and even spot the northern lights during an unforgettable night safari! Picture yourself seated beside a serene lake, enveloped by whispering forests, as you indulge in…
Finland may not have giant locomotives and mountain lines completed only after Herculean feats of engineering, but the country certainly has one of Europe’s most self-contained railway systems. Its main passenger line runs from Oulu to the station at Kontiomaki. The state railways VR run a variety of long distance and regional services. Timetable PDFs…
The one-hour Turku rail link shortens the journey between Helsinki and Turku by train, as well as linking localities along the route to the Helsinki metropolitan area. It will also help develop commuter traffic in Southwest Finland. The Finnish national railway company, Valtion Rautatiet (VR), operates trains to all major cities in Finland. The current…
Although not densely populated, Finland has one of Europe’s longest railway systems. Its State railways operate to-day over 3,400 miles of 5 ft gauge track. Even the modern standard Finnish express engines are not giants by British standards; but their generous construction gauge enables them to carry comparatively light loads. Timetables Ylivieska is a great…
Trains are an essential part of Finland’s public transport system and offer a comfortable, convenient way to travel long distances. The state-owned VR Group operates the main lines and many local services. The ongoing Helsinki–Riihimaki project aims to increase capacity and reduce the line’s vulnerability to disruptions. It has already included the construction of an…
Most passenger rail services radiate from Helsinki Central, operated by the state-owned Valtion Rautatiet (VR). From here, trains run south to Tampere and Turku. There are also limited overnight trains to Rovaniemi and beyond to Kemijarvi. Alternatively, you can drive Finland’s uncrowded roads – though this is an adventure in itself with its ponderous pace…
The Turku Central Station has passenger train connections along the Rantarata line to Helsinki and to the north via Toijala towards Tampere and Oulu. All trains are operated by VR and reservations can be made through their call center with English speaking staff. Ferries to Turku are available with a wide range of cabin choices…
Finland has a fine network of railway tracks, connecting widely scattered towns. These lines are crossed by many fine steel bridges. Long distance trains are comfortable and punctual. Buses are modern with air conditioning, reclining seats and bathrooms. Most offer free power outlets and WiFi. In Helsinki a combined ticket covers buses, metro and the…