Finland

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…

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….