By rail

Rail Travelling between Russia and Finland; Rail travel between Finland and Russia has increased significantly in recent years.

The fast speed Allegro, only 3,5 hours,  has four departures per day from Helsinki and St. Petersburg.
 
Passport and customs controls are conducted aboard the moving train and the authorities start inspections already after the train's departure from Helsinki or St. Petersburg.

The Tolstoi train to Moscow via St Petersburg operates a daily departure between Helsinki and Moscow.
 
Reserved seat ticket and a Russian visa are obligatory.  www.vr.fi

International Railway Tickets
A trip by train is always an experience: you meet new people, you hear different languages, you see beautiful sceneries. Choose the right rail pass for you and travel by train in Finland, Scandinavia or whole Europe.

Eurailpass
Eurail Pass is for comfortable train travel throughout Europe. There are many different kinds of passes that can be used in Finland like Eurail Finland Pass, Eurail Scandinavia Pass, Eurail Finland-Sweden Pass, Eurail Global Pass - valid in 21 countries and Eurail Select Pass - valid in 3, 4 or 5 bordering countries.You can buy a Eurail Pass if you are a resident of a non-European country. See www.eurail.com.

Explore Finland by train with the InterRail Pass
InterRailing is the budget-friendly way to experience Europe. The two main options: The Global Pass: endless rail travel within 30 European countries including Finland or The InterRail Finland Pass, which entitles you to unlimited rail travel in Finland. The InterRail Finland Pass is available for 3, 4, 6 or 8 days within one month. You are free to pick your travel days in this period. Please note! You can not use this InterRail Pass if you are a resident of Finland. InterRail Passes can only be used by European residents.
 
Sibelius train to Russia

Sibelius train to Russia

Helsinki Railway Station

Helsinki Railway Station

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