Pendolino - the fastest train in Finland

The Pendolino is a high-speed train operating between major cities. It operates rush-hour services and has fewer stops than the other trains.

Pendolino train onboard services and Business class services

Services Business class services
  • 2nd class, Business and Business Plus classes
  • restaurant Prego
  • services for disabled passengers
  • mobile phone booth, Mobile phone amplifier
  • in-seat power outlets
  • seats for allergic passengers
  • pet spaces
  • air conditioned smoking room
  • changing table
  • space for prams, wheelchairs and hand luggage
  • radio (headphones)
  • passenger information displayed on passenger information monitors in double-deck cars
  • air-conditioning
  • spacious seating arrangement
  • self-service counter
  • daily newspapers
  • conference compartment
  • Radio headphones from conductor free of charge
  • Breakfast or snack in restaurant Prego for Business Plus customers
  • WLAN (VR-junaverkko)

View the location of Pendolino onboard services in the diagram below. Click on a car to view the a description of the amenities in the Passenger car album.


Pendolino

Pendolino trains

The new tilt-body Pendolino train fleet enables travelling at 30 to 40% higher speeds, up to 220 km/h, in comparison with conventional trains. Each line section has, however, its own speed limits. The trains are manufactured by Alstom of Italy.

The pressure-tight tilt-body ensures a steady speed maintained even in curves and smooth and quiet travelling also when running at top speeds or in a tunnel.

Technical data:

  • 309 seats
  • max. speed 220 km/h
  • effect 4000 kW
  • length, 159 m
  • body width, 3.2 m
  • weight, 328 t
  • max. axel load, 14.3 t

Route plans

Pendolino trains are marked in timetables with an S sign. VR operates Pendolinos on the following lines:

  • Helsinki-Oulu
  • Helsinki-Turku
  • Helsinki-Jyväskylä-Kuopio
  • Helsinki-Kouvola-Iisalmi-Kajaani
  • Helsinki-Joensuu.

The Pendolino trains also stop at Tikkurila. At Tikkurila station there are bus and taxi services to the airport and connecting services toward East Finland. View connecting services.

Fares

Pendolino tickets are reasonably priced despite the numerous benefits the train offers. Even though Pendolino trains represent the most expensive train type operated by VR there is little difference in comparison with InterCity trains. If you book your ticket beforehand the seat reservation is included in the fare.

View Pendolino fares in VR Journey Search »

In Pendolino trains you can also travel in Business or Business Plus classes in addition to 2nd class. The business classes provide a quiet working environment and benefit from Pendolino Business class services.