VR has launched new ticket range and Online Shop

Ticket purchasing onboard trains

Prices and payment methods of tickets purchased onboard trains have changed from 1 March 2012:

An additional service charge for tickets purchased onboard trains is not collected if the long-distance departure station does not have a ticket office or ticket machine and Pendolino-, InterCity and Express trains stop at the station. Stations where tickets cannot be purchased are:

Hankasalmi, Haukivuori, Humppila, Isokyrö, Joutseno, Karkku, Kesälahti, Kokemäki, Kontiomäki, Laihia, Lapinlahti, Lievestuore, Misi, Muhos, Muurola, Paltamo, Pello, Ruukki, Simpele, Siuntio, Sukeva, Tervola, Tervajoki, Tornio-Itäinen, Turku satama, Utajärvi, Vaala, Ylistaro ja Ylitornio.

The additional service charge on long-distance trains grows progressively. On trips up to 75 km tickets purchased onboard trains cost €2 more than when purchased at the station and on trips over 75 km the additional charge is €5. The additional charge is not collected on direct Regional train connections. The change does not apply to long-distance international trains.

Visa Electron, Maestro and similar cards cannot be used to pay for tickets. Due to unpredictable telecommunications links cards cannot be used reliably onboard trains because these cards require verification of the transaction.

Compare train ticket prices

It is now easier to compare fares and influence the price of your ticket by choosing when you buy. The alternative fares can be viewed in the Online Shop when you select Tickets and timetables, the desired route and ticket type.

• Buy inexpensive Advance tickets for all domestic long-distance journeys. You can buy Advance tickets online 60-7 days before the journey and the earlier you buy the less expensive it is. Read more on Advance tickets.
• The most common train ticket is the Basic ticket which entitles you to travel in Eco Class (earlier: 2nd Class). Basic tickets are available at all ticket purchasing locations and discounts regarding different passenger groups are applicable. Basic ticket.
• Flexible ticket replaces the current Business Class ticket but is less expensive. The Flexible ticket entitles you to travel in Extra Class (earlier: Business Class). Buy Flexible tickets from all train ticket purchasing locations. Discounts are granted also on the Flexible ticket to passengers entitled to a discount. Flexible ticket.
• Special offer prices are displayed next to train departures.

New train ticket change and cancellation terms are introduced with the reforms. Change and cancellation terms are ticket-specific. See the terms on the ticket information page.

You can now order a wider range of tickets to your mobile phone or e-mail. Read more on VR mobile tickets.

All you need from VR Online Shop

Get a wider range of ticket online than ever before. After the above date you can buy CarTrain packages, tickets for services between Finland and Russia and commuter train multi-tickets online. You can also pay pet and bicycle charges for domestic long-distance trains online.

Sign up to VR's customer loyalty program through the link at the upper right hand corner on the front page. Sign up to get several benefits and additional information on train travel. It is also easier and faster to use our online services.

Now you can buy tickets also by calling VR Customer Care. You need a valid credit card to pay by phone.

Online Shop

Reshaping of pricing continues

The reshaping of pricing continues during the coming years. In the future the predicted demand for tickets on a particular train service affects pricing. Pricing is continually developed and you can view future reforms on our website.