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Long-distance train tickets for seniors

As a senior you can choose what type of ticket you use. To compare long-distance train ticket prices go to VR Online Shop.

Persons over the age of 65 and pensioners under 65 receive a discount on

  • Basic and Flexible tickets
  • group journeys
  • when travelling on multi or season tickets.

Read more on available ticket types to find the best alternative. Please note that terms of cancellation and other terms vary according to the type of ticket you choose.

Basic ticketFlexible ticket Advance ticket
Benefits a comfortable journey extra services onboard an inexpensive way to travel
Travel Class Eco Class Extra Class Eco Class
Discounts pensioner discount 45-55% pensioner discount 45-55% no additional discounts
Purchasing locationsVR Mobile, online, ticket offices, ticket vending machines, VR Customer Care, sales agents, train conductor VR Mobile, online, ticket offices, ticket vending machines, VR Customer Care, sales agents, train conductor VR Mobile or online, 60-7 days before the journey
Ticket Terms and Conditions see Basic ticket terms see Flexible ticket terms must be bought in advance, see Advance ticket terms
*Go to the Services page to see which stations have a ticket office; the stations are marked with a grey background in the drop-down menu.

See if you are entitled to a VR pensioner discount. See also how you can get a VR pensioner card.

Pensioner discount and VR's pensioner card