Finland

Train rides in Finland are a space for contemplation. As endless pine trees and tidy villages of red and white weatherboard homes roll by, you can focus on calming yourself and forget the world. However, a passenger train link between Helsinki and Russia has been suspended since the outbreak of Covid-19. Until further notice, the…

Finland has a well deserved reputation for doing things on a human scale, and this extends to its transport system. From train cabins with onboard playrooms to efficient public buses and well-maintained highways, traveling around the country is a breeze. The Pendolino trains are bringing progressive improvements to routes around the country. Download PDFs of…

The line skirts the Russian border, passing within half a mile of it. Until recently sleek Allegro high-speed trains cut the journey to St Petersburg down to three and a half hours. The station serves as a terminal for special events at the Lahti Urheilukeskus arena each winter and for a few summer railcar excursions…

The line from the south to Kemijarvi and Rovaniemi is a passenger railway line in Finland. It has regular daytime and overnight trains from Helsinki, Turku, and Oulu. Journey comfortably to the Arctic Circle and Finnish winter wonderland on a double-decker sleeper train like this one. Enjoy a meal onboard or relax in your private…

Essex Road Station is a railway station in Canonbury, north London. It is served by the Northern City Line and is in Travelcard Zone 2. It was first opened in 1904, under the name Canonbury & Essex Road and changed to its current name in 1948. Services to and from Moorgate, Welwyn Garden City, Potters…

Getting around Kotka is easy by train, bus or car. Trippy’s guide shows you how to buy tickets, and includes a travel map. Long distance public transport in Finland is modern, clean and comfortable, with reclining seats and bathrooms. Free power and WiFi are standard. The tree-lined Sculpture Promenade runs through the centre of Kotka….

Savonlinna is a very nice smaller town located on lakes and surrounded by water. Its big attraction is Olavinlinna castle, one of the few medieval castles preserved in a fairly original shape. Take a train and enjoy the magnificent lake views during your journey from Parikkala to Savonlinna. You will also travel in comfort with…

Finland does not have a very dense railway system; its main lines are not very long. However, it has some fine modem locomotives which would do credit to any country. The main line to Hanko was opened in 1873. Today the railway is operated by VR Group. It is a great way to explore the…

Finnish passenger rail lines are largely inland and operated by the national railway company VR. VR has a monopoly on passenger transport. Long distance public transportation in Finland is modern, comfortable and affordable. Most trains have air conditioning, reclining seats and free power and Wi-Fi. The main line north from Oulu passes over the Arctic…

The new one-hour train link between Helsinki and Turku will reinforce the standing of local communities, promoting economic growth. It will also reduce travel times and make commuting to Helsinki easier for people living in the cities along the route. Book a seat on a high-speed Pendolino trip between major hubs or an InterCity ride…