Night trains for the winter for sale on Jan 20
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The most extensive track work commissioned by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency in 2026
In 2026, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will commission extensive track work projects around Finland. We have compiled the largest projects affecting long-distance traffic next year in this news item. In addition to these projects, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will also commission other more minor track renovation work.Read more
More day trains for the summer for sale on 14 Jan
On Wednesday, January 14, at 10:00 a.m., we will publish additional daytime train services for the summer season, for the period June 15 to August 9. The published season includes Midsummer and the summer holiday season.Read more
Effects of the storm Hannes to train traffic on Dec 29-31
The effects of the Hannes storm that began on Saturday are still visible in train traffic until December 31. Storm winds have knocked trees onto the tracks and caused damage to the electricity network, which the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency is currently repairing. The storm’s impact is particularly evident between Seinäjoki and Ylivieska, where trains are experiencing delays of 10-30 minutes.Read more
2026 timetables: new long-distance train services and timetable improvements on eastern routes
Long-distance traffic services offer new connections to the routes to Kuopio, Joensuu and Oulu. There will be changes to commuter traffic in the eastern direction, particularly on the Helsinki-Lahti-Kouvola-Kotka axis. The new timetables will begin from 14 December 2025.Read more
Day train tickets for spring as well as night trains for summer and autumn for sale on 11 Nov
On Tue 11 Nov, we will publish day train tickets for sale sale for the spring period of 29 Mar – 14 Jun 2026 and night trains for 15.6.-24.10.2026.Read more
The new timetable period starts on 14 December – Changes to traffic
As a result of the new timetable period, the number of train services has been expanded and the following new services will start on 14 December. You will find more information in this news article.Read more
Winter time begins – changes in night train timetables
Finland transitions to winter time on Sunday 26 October with clocks moving at 04:00 a.m. from summer time to standard time, 03:00 a.m. The turning of the clocks will affect some train services in the night between Saturday and Sunday.Read more
Winter commuter train tickets on sale from 16 Oct
We will release commuter train journeys for sale for the period of 26 Oct 2025 – 13 Dec 2025 on 16 OctoberRead more
You can now log in without a password – one-time codes are here
We’ve improved the way you sign in to your VR account, making it easier and more secure. From now on, you can log in not only with your password but also with a one-time code sent directly to your email.Read more
Night train tickets for spring and early summer launched for sale on Tue 16 Sep
We are releasing tickets for night trains in spring and early summer for the period March 29–June 14, 2026.Read more
Late autumn commuter train tickets on sale from 8 September
We will release commuter train journeys for sale for the period of 26 Oct 2025 – 13 Dec 2025 on Monday, 8 September at 10:00 a.m.Read more
Storm Ulla has caused disruptions to train services in eastern and central Finland on Fri 4 July
Storm winds have knocked trees onto the tracks and caused damage to the electricity network, which the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency is currently repairing. The effects of the storm may affect train services throughout the country.Read more
We are preparing for storm Ulla
Heavy rainfall and exceptionally strong gusty winds brought by Storm Ulla are forecast for Friday, July 4th, in the southern and central parts of the country. We are closely monitoring the situation and preparing in advance for potential disruptions to train traffic.Read more
Day train tickets for Christmas and winter season on 30 June
On Monday 30 June, we will publish the tickets for day trains for sale for the time period of 14 Dec until 28 Mar 2026. Commuter trains for the autumn are released on 26 June.Read more
Enthusiastic reception for Riihimäki-Hanko commuter train service – services fully booked
The new service operating between Riihimäki and Hanko from June 25 to July 27 has received a positive reception: the services are fully booked. Read more
The strike by commuter train conductors will not affect train services
JHL has announced a two-day strike by commuter train conductors starting on Thursday, 8 May. The strike will not affect VR or HSL train services, and all trains will run according to schedule.Read more
Impacts of the Espoo Rail Line project on train traffic
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s Espoo Rail Line project will cause changes in train traffic between Helsinki and Turku, starting from May 2025. From Monday, 23 June to Sunday, 27 July 2025, there will be a traffic interruption between Helsinki and Karjaa. Trains between Karjaa and Turku will run at longer intervals. Read more
Interruptions and timetable changes at Ainola station during Easter and in the summer
Due to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s Helsinki–Riihimäki track renovation project, there will be changes to the use of Ainola station as well as short interruptions during Easter and the summer. The railway project will also affect the use of Järvenpää and Saunakallio stations. Read more
Night trains for the winter released April 2
We're releasing night train trips for the period from 14 Dec to 28 March 2026 on Wed 2 April. The season includes Christmas, New Year as well as the winter holiday weeks. Read more
Clock change on the night of Sunday, 30 March – impact on train services
Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, 30 March, when clocks will be set forward by one hour at 3 a.m.Read more
Impacts of the Tampere railway station area project on train traffic
The renovation of Tampere’s railway station area will cause changes to train traffic during weekends in spring 2025. Day trains will be replaced by buses between Tampere and Seinäjoki, Tampere and Pori and Tampere and Parkano. The track work will also cause changes and cancellations in night train traffic.Read more
We are standardizing service fees for ticket sales starting from March 3rd
From March 3rd, we will implement a more uniform service fee for ticket sales. The changes will affect our ticket vending machines, commuter tickets sold at R-kioskis, and our phone service. We will also reinstate service fees for ticket sales points. The service fees for ticket sales points were temporarily removed due to a system update in 2023. No service fee will be added to tickets purchased from vr.fi or the VR Matkalla app. Read more
Day train tickets for autumn for sale until Oct 25 2025
Tomorrow on Tuesday 18 February, we will publish the tickets for day trains on sale for the time period of 11 Aug until 25 Oct 2025.Read more
We are piloting the use of body cameras in VR’s commuter traffic
Based on customer surveys, the feeling of safety in VR’s commuter train traffic is at a very good level and train travel is perceived as safe. According to the latest customer satisfaction survey carried out at the beginning of the year, for example, the feeling of safety on our commuter trains received a grade of 4.5 on a scale of 1–5. In order to prevent and resolve individual disruptions in VR’s commuter train traffic, conductors’ use of body cameras will be piloted during the spring.Read more
Commuter train journeys for spring and early summer were released for sale on 6 February
We have released for sale journeys taking place between 30 March and 15 June 2025.Read more
The remaining long-distance train journeys for summer 2025 go on sale on Thursday, 16 January
We will release the remaining summer 2025 daytime train journeys for sale on Thursday, 16 January, at 10:00. The tickets available for purchase will cover the period 16 June–10 August 2025.Read more
The largest track work projects commissioned by the FTIA in 2025
In 2025, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will commission extensive track work projects around Finland. We have compiled the largest projects affecting traffic next year in this news item. In addition to these projects, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will also commission other more minor track renovation work.Read more
The new timetable period starts on 15 December – how will it affect traffic?
The new timetable period starts on 15 December, and this article presents the biggest changes affecting traffic. Read more
Commuter trains for Feb-Mar 2025 released for sale on Dec 5 and more night trains on Dec 17
Commuter trains will be on sale for the period Feb 3 – Mar 29 2025.Read more
Logging in to our services will be renewed soon
There will be changes to the login process of your VR account as we are gradually introducing an even more secure login system starting from 28 November. We are updating the look of the login window, and each user will have to change their password the first time they log in to the new system.Read more
Tickets for night trains for summer and early autumn 2025 available 26 Nov
Tickets will be available for long-distance night trains for 16.6.–25.10.2025, as the new season is launched for sale on Tuesday 26 November at 10am.Read more
Effects of the storm Jari to train traffic
Storm Jari and severe weather conditions have caused track system disruptions as well as disruptions to train services overnight and during the day across the country. In addition, a brief network disruption on Thursday afternoon has caused additional delays to some train services.Read more
All train traffic will return to Turku railway station on 15 December
The railway interruption between Turku and Kupittaa will end in December 2024. From Sunday 15 December, long-distance trains between Helsinki and Turku will stop at the new Logomo station. The train services to and from the Port of Turku will return to normal.Read more
Winter time begins – changes in timetables
Finland transitions to winter time on Sunday 27 October with clocks moving at 04:00 a.m. from summer time to standard time, 03:00 a.m. The turning of the clocks will affect some train services in the night between Saturday and Sunday.Read more
Day trains for Christmas and spring released for sale until Jun 15 2025
On Thursday 3 October, we will publish the timetables for day trains on sale for a record period into the future, from 15 December 2024 to 15 June 2024.Read more
Long-distance day trains for early winter available Wed 28 Aug
Tickets will be available for long-distance day trains for Oct 27 – Dec 14 2024, as the new season is launched for sale on 28 Aug at 10 am.Read more
VR renews its brand – trains get a new look
The new, fresher appearance of the trains reflects the renewal of VR’s brand. Both passengers’ and VR employees’ views were considered in creating the new visual appearance. The aim of the new look is to promote brand awareness and increase the popularity of rail travel.Read more
Train traffic between Helsinki and Kupittaa will return to normal on August 5
Track work for the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency’s Espoo Rail Line project caused a five-week traffic interruption on the west-side Coastal Railway from 24 June to 28 July. Due to the delayed track work, train traffic started with special arrangements. Long-distance trains will run normally between Helsinki and Kupittaa starting from Monday, August 5. HSL's commuter traffic will also return to normal.Read more
Track work delayed – delays between Helsinki and Kupittaa
Train traffic will return to the Helsinki-Turku line on Monday morning 29 July. Due to the delayed completion of the track work by the Finnish Transport Agency, long-distance trains will be delayed by about 15-20 minutes. Please mind the delays by allowing sufficient time for travel. Read more
Turku railway station to move to Logomo on 5 August 2024
Turku railway station will move to the new station platforms connected to the Logomo bridge in August. At first, the trains between Tampere and Turku and the Port of Turku will stop at the new platforms. Long-distance trains from Helsinki to Turku will be moved to the new station platforms by the end of the year, after the current traffic interruption has ended.Read more
Starting on 29 July, we will also offer bus connections on railcar routes
From 29 July, we will also be offering bus connections on some of our railcar routes to improve travel comfort. Read more
Long-distance and commuter trains for sale for autumn on 4 Jul and night trains for sale 16 Jul
We will publish long-distance day trains from Sept 16 to Oct 26 2024 and commuter trains from 12 Aug to 26 Oct 2024 for sale on 4 July at 10 a.m. Night trains for the period from 30 Mar to 15 Jun 2025 will go on sale on 16 July at 10.00.Read more
Track work by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency in the summer – where and when?
In the summer, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will have track work done on several different railway sections in order to make sure that train traffic continues to be smooth and punctual. We have compiled information about the key track work affecting train traffic this summer in this news article.Read more
We are increasing the prices of commuter train tickets
We are increasing the prices of single, serial and multi-tickets in commuter traffic (lines D, G, H, M, O, R, T and Z) as of 3 June. The price of an adult single ticket will increase by an average of 60 cents. The price increases do not apply to the routes between Helsinki and Hyvinkää and Helsinki and Järvenpää, and student, pensioner and other discounts remain unchanged.Read more
Was your train cancelled between 12 and 13 February 2024?
You can claim compensation if you have incurred additional costs due to changing the time of your journey.Read more
Travel easily by train to summer events – we treat summer travellers to extra services
The train is the easiest method to reach many events in the wonderful Finnish summer. We are adding train services and special-themed trains to the most popular events during the summer. We have also added seasonal stops in Härmä and Hillosensalmi to serve travellers who want to reach the amusement park or the national park. The timetables for long-distance trains until 15 September have now been published in the travel search on VR.fi and the VR Matkalla app.Read more
Long-distance day trains for late summer and early autumn available 25 Apr
Tickets will be available for long-distance day trains for Jul 29 – Sept 15 2024, as the new season is launched for sale on 25 Apr at 10 am.Read more
Track work will affect train traffic in the spring and summer
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will carry out track work on several track sections in the summer. The biggest traffic impacts will be on the Coastal Railway: we will replace all long-distance trains between Helsinki and Turku with buses from 24 June to 28 July 2024.Read more
The On track page summarizes the latest developments in train traffic
Our traffic bulletins on vr.fi have been renewed. The 'Train traffic now' page has been replaced with a new traffic bulletin service where we inform our customers about train traffic in real time.Read more
We will reinstate some train services between Pori and Tampere from Wednesday 28 February
All train services between Pori and Tampere have had to be replaced by bus services from Wednesday 14 February due to maintenance and repair work on our fleet caused by track damage. From Wednesday 28 February, the replacement bus services will be supplemented by train services. There will be four daily train departures in each direction. The aim is to return to normal services and frequencies by Easter.Read more
Long-distance train traffic to continue almost normally
Last week, we stated that ski holiday traffic will start almost normally, but individual cancellations may still occur. The situation will continue in the same way, that is, we will continue to cancel individual trains in the coming weeks until the repairs to the train fleet have been completed.Read more
Traffic will be almost normal on Friday 16 February
On Friday 16 February, trains will run almost as normal, but there will still be occasional exceptions. Some routes will be operated with reduced frequencies or will be replaced by bus services. We will aim to prioritize changes to quieter departures to ensure the best possible service for winter holiday departures. Night trains, railbuses, and all HSL and VR commuter services will run normally.Read more
Most of the long-distance traffic will run on Thursday 15 February
On Thursday 15 February, most long-distance services will run, but some routes will have reduced frequencies or will be replaced by bus services. Night trains, railbuses, and all HSL and VR commuter services will run normally. Read more
About half of long-distance trains will run on Wednesday 14 February - all night trains will run
Tomorrow, about half of Wednesday's normal traffic will run and night trains and railbuses will run as normal. Some trains will be cancelled and some will be replaced by buses. You can check the status of your train on the Train traffic at the moment page.Read more
Track damage causes long distance cancellations Tuesday 13 February
Long-distance train services will be cancelled on Tuesday 13.2. for safety reasons and on Traficom's recommendation. HSL's services and VR commuter train services will run as normal.Read more
A political strike stops train services on Monday 12 February
A political strike will stop train services on Monday 12.2. All long-distance, night and commuter trains will be cancelled during the strike. Before the strike on Sunday 11 February, services will run as normal, including night trains departing on Sunday. If you wish, you can change your long-distance single ticket to another date without paying a 5 € change fee. If the customer does not change the date of the ticket, VR will automatically refund the money for the train tickets purchased during the strike.Read more
Commuter trains for spring season available 13 Feb
Tickets will be available for commuter trains for Mar 31 2024–16 June 2024, as the new season is launched for sale on 13 Feb at 10 am.Read more
Changes to payment methods on the VR Matkalla app
The Siirto payment method will be discontinued in the VR Matkalla app at the end of January.Read more
All long-distance and commuter traffic day trains will be cancelled on 2 Feb due to strike
We are cancelling all long-distance day trains as well as commuter trains on Friday 2 Feb from 12 midnight to 11:59 p.m. due to the political strike. The strike will not affect night trains, which will run normally.Read more
The potential impact of political industrial action on train traffic on 2 February 2024
The impact of political strikes on train traffic is not yet known. We will update this page with new information as soon as the situation becomes clearer.Read more
Reduced train services continued – early week train services replaced with bus transportation
The long period of frost has caused significant challenges for the train fleet. We aim to get train traffic back to the normal schedule as soon as possible and, to ensure this, we will continue to reduce train traffic also in the early week. Most of the services will be replaced by bus transport and some customers will be transferred to other train services. If a replacement service cannot be assigned to a customer, they will automatically receive a refund for their ticket.Read more
We are cancelling some long-distance train services this weekend due to extreme cold weather
The cold conditions and ice across the country have posed challenges to our train fleet this week. In order to ensure that traffic runs as smoothly as possible in the coming days, we will cancel some of the train services for the rest of the week. We will transfer customers who have booked a ticket for the cancelled train services to the next train services or replacement bus connections. If we cannot find a replacement, we will refund the ticket automatically.Read more
Long-distance day trains for spring and early summer available 3 Jan
Tickets will be available for long-distance day trains for Mar 18- 2024 – Jun 16 2024 , as the new season is launched for sale on 3 Jan at 10 am.Read more
We are bringing back summer and autumn car train spots for sale in Tampere
The timetables for the Tampere rail yard project, for which the Finnish Transport Agency is responsible, have been clarified.Read more
All long-distance and commuter traffic day trains will be cancelled on 14 December due to the politi
12 midnight to 11:59 p.m. due to the political strike. The strike will not affect night trains, which will run normally.Read more
H train to start operating between Hanko and Karjaa on 8 January 2024
The train service between Hanko and Karjaa will become a VR commuter service on Monday 8.1.2024. The H-train will also run to Helsinki three days a week.Read more
A political strike threatens to stop train traffic on Thursday 14 December
A strike threatens to stop train traffic on Thursday 14 December, with the exception of night trains – tickets can be changed to another time or VR will refund tickets purchased for the strike day.Read more
Night train tickets coming up for sale on 28 November at 10 a.m.
We are releasing late spring, summer, and early autumn night trains for sale tomorrow on Tue 28 Nov at 10 a.m. The season to be released on sale is 15.4.2024–27.10.2024. We are also releasing additional night trains trains for March.Read more
The presentation of payment methods has changed
Due to the new Consumer Protection Act, we have made changes to the list of payment methods on the vr.fi website and in the VR Matkalla app.Read more
Winter time begins – see changes in timetables
Finland transitions to winter time on Sunday 29 October with clocks moving at 04:00 a.m. from summer time to standard time, 03:00 a.m. The turning of the clocks will affect a some train services in the night between Saturday and Sunday.Read more
Commuter trains for start of winter season available 31 Oct
Tickets will be available for commuter trains for Dec 10 2023–4 Feb 2024, as the new season is launched for sale on 31 Oct at 10 am.Read more
Long-distance day trains for winter season available 4 Oct
Tickets will be available for long-distance day trains for Dec 12 2023–17 March 2024, as the new season is launched for sale on 4 Oct at 10 am. Read more
Changes in lost property services from 8 September to 10 October
VR delivers any property found on trains to Finland's Lost Property Service. However, the offices of Finland's Lost Property Service in Helsinki and Vantaa are subject to a temporary operating ban imposed by the Regional State Administrative Agency from 10 September to 11 October 2023.Read more
We are introducing a new method of ticket inspection in long-distance traffic
We are gradually revising our ticket inspection practices. Starting from 28 August, our customers can inspect their own tickets in the VR Matkalla app. At this stage, the change concerns Ekstra Class seats and day train compartments. If the passenger activates the ticket in the app, the conductor will no longer individually inspect the ticket.
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We are revising the prices of single and multi-tickets in commuter traffic
We are revising the prices of single and multi-tickets in commuter traffic (lines D, G, M, O, R, T and Z) as of 28 August. The price of a single ticket increases by an average of EUR 0.50. Season ticket prices will remain unchanged and there will be no changes to single and multi-ticket prices on three core routes of commuter traffic. Read more
Tickets available for long-distance trains for Oct 29–Dec 9 and for commuter trains Aug 14–Oct 28
Tickets will be available for long-distance trains for Oct 29–Dec 9 and for commuter trains Aug 14–Oct 28, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Thu Jul 6. Read more
Track work on several railway sections during Midsummer weekend
Due to track work, trains will be replaced with buses along several railway sections during Midsummer weekend 23–25 June 2023. The train services to be replaced can be found in the trip search.Read more
Service points at Helsinki and Tampere railway stations will cease accepting cash this summer
Tampere and Helsinki service points will not accept cash as payment this summer as the sales system will be updated. The exact date will be released later. The service points keep accepting card payments after the change. Both stations have an R-kioski where you can still buy train tickets and pay for them in cash.Read more
Long-distance trains for start of autumn 2023 available on May 23
Tickets will be available for long-distance trains for Aug 14 – Oct 28 2023, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Tue May 23. Tickets for commuter trains will be available a bit later.Read more
Night trains for christmas and spring 2024 available 27 Apr, summer commuter trains May 9
Tickets will be available exceptionally early for long-distance night trains for 10.12.2023–14.4.2024, as the new season is launched for sale on Thu 27 April at 10am.Read more
Ukrainians' eligibility to travel for free on our trains continues until the end of April
The free travel right granted for Ukrainian nationals will be waived at the end of this month. From the start of May, Ukrainians will need a ticket to travel on trains. Ukrainian passport holders have had a right to travel for free in our long-distance and commuter (D, G, M, O, R, T, Z) trains since March 2022 by presenting a valid passport at ticket inspection.Read more
The price range of long-distance train tickets is expanding – more affordable journeys now available
New price levels have been added to long-distance train tickets. They make it possible to offer more tickets at different prices, including cheaper tickets. To get a good price, book your train ticket well in advance or choose a train service outside peak hours. Long-distance traffic is most congested on Fridays and Sundays. Read more
Railway industry strike has ended – train traffic will run again on 24 March 2023
An agreement has been reached in the collective bargaining for the railway sector, and train traffic will run again in the early hours of Friday 24 March 2023. The first commuter traffic service will start at 4:04 am and the first long-distance traffic service at 3:40 am. VR's long-distance and commuter traffic will return to normal within about 24 hours. In the negotiations between RAU and Palta, it was agreed that train drivers will return to work for the shifts starting on Friday.Read more
Rail industry strike will stop train traffic on Monday
The strike of Railway Union Finland RAU will halt train traffic from Monday 20 March until further notice. VR will cancel all long-distance and commuter trains during the strike and refund the train tickets purchased for trips that would take place during the strike. Freight trains will also be cancelled, with a few exceptions. Read more
Rail industry strike may stop train traffic on Monday
The strike of Railway Union Finland RAU will halt train traffic from Monday 20 March until further notice. If the strike takes place, VR will cancel all long-distance and commuter trains during the strike and refund the train tickets purchased for trips that would take place during the strike. Freight traffic trains will also be cancelled, with a few exceptions. Read more
VR prepares for possible strike in the railway sector starting 20 Mar
The overtime and shift change ban for train drivers may cause changes or cancellations in the train trips of VR's customers as of 1 March. The strike warning targeting the railway sector would, if implemented, stop train traffic from 20 March onwards. The strike has not yet been confirmed and passengers do not need to change their train tickets at this stage.Read more
Long-distance day trains for summer season and commuter trains for spring available 14 Feb
Tickets will be available for long-distance day trains for 19 Jun-13 Aug 2023 and commuter trains for 26 Mar-18 Jun 2023, as the new season is launched for sale on Tue 14 Feb at 10am. Read more
Night trains for autumn season available on Tue 31 Jan
Tickets will be available for long-distance night trains for 14 Aug – 9 Dec 2023, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Jan 31st.Read more
A cabin like a hotel room – we are procuring new cars for night trains
We are procuring nine new sleeper cars and eight car-carrier coaches for night train traffic. The sleeper and car-carrier coaches will be manufactured at Škoda Transtech’s factory in Kajaani.Read more
VAT reduction for public transport will be directly reflected in train ticket prices starting 1 Jan
Parliament is supporting public transport by temporarily changing the value added tax from 10 per cent to zero between 1 January and 30 April 2023. We are passing the VAT reduction directly to the ticket prices. In January–April, train tickets can be bought tax-free as far into the future as tickets are available at any given time.Read more
New commuter trains coming in spring 2026
VR procures 20 new commuter trains with premium travel comfort and energy efficiency. The first new commuter trains will begin operating in spring 2026.Read more
Night trains for spring & summer 2023 available on Thu 10 Nov
Tickets will be available for long-distance night trains for 26 Mar – 13 Aug 2023, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Nov 10th.Read more
Winter time begins – changes in timetables
Finland transitions to winter time on Sunday 30 October with clocks moving at 04:00 a.m. from summer time to standard time, 03:00 a.m. The turning of the clocks will affect a some train services in the night between Saturday and Sunday.Read more
17-year-olds travel on a child’s ticket on VR trains
VR will extend the children’s discount to 17-year-olds in both long-distance and commuter traffic. Starting from 1 September 2022, 17-year-olds can travel by train at a lower price.Read more
Long-distance and night trains for winter 2022-23 available on 11 Aug
Tickets will be available for long-distance and night trains for 11 Dec 2022 – 25 Mar 2023, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Thu August 11th. Tickets for commuter trains will be available on Sep 19.Read more
Track work, carried out by the FTIA causes exceptions to the Midsummer train traffic
During Midsummer, the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will carry out railroad work in several localities. The traffic interruptions caused by the work have been scheduled so that they will cause a minimum amount of harm to the passengers. You can find information on all exceptional schedules from the trip search at vr.fi and in the VR Matkalla app. Read more
VR joins the hockey fever – more train services for the fans
Soon it is time to cheer for the teams at the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship in Helsinki and at the brand-new Nokia Arena in Tampere. We offer ice hockey fans additional late-night train services.Read more
Long-distance and night trains for autumn 2022 available on April 28th
Tickets will be available for long-distance and night trains for Aug 15 – Dec 10, 2022, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Thu April 28th. Tickets for commuter trains will be available a bit later.Read more
Allegro train service will be discontinued on Monday
On Sunday, March 27, only the morning Allegro service will run from Helsinki to St. Petersburg, and the afternoon train at 3.57 pm is cancelled. On Sunday, both scheduled departures will run from St. Petersburg to Helsinki.Read more
VR Group expands its operations to Sweden – invests in climate-friendly commuter traffic
VR Group is acquiring the Swedish bus and rail company Arriva Sverige. Arriva Sverige operates in urban transport in Stockholm, and in regional transport in southern and southeastern Sweden. Through the transaction, VR Group aims to grow and strengthen its position and competitiveness as an urban transport operator and boost the electrification of the Swedish bus transport market.Read more
We move from compulsory face mask use to a mask recommendation on 7 Mar
As the society opens up and restrictions are being lifted, we've decided to move from compulsory face mask use to a mask recommendation on all VR's long-distance and commuter (D-, G-, M-, O-, R-, T- and Z-trains) trains from today Mar 7 2022 onwards. We still advise all passengers to wear a face mask during their journey.Read more
Long-distance trains for summer 2022 available on March 10th
Tickets will be available for long-distance trains for Jun 20 – Aug 14 2022, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Thu Mar 10. Tickets for commuter trains will be available a bit later.Read more
VR Group's actions due to the Russian attack on Ukraine
The CEO of VR Group has sent a letter to the President of Russian Railways informing of the end of communication between the companies, excluding the necessary communication required for cross-border traffic. VR Group has also decided on measures to express support to Ukraine and the Ukrainians in response to Russian attack. As from now passengers with a Ukrainian passport can travel free of charge on VR Group trains in Finland.Read more
VR commuter traffic to expand from Lahti to Kouvola and Kotka on 5 January 2022
Rail traffic from Lahti to Kouvola, Kotka and Port of Kotka changes to VR commuter traffic on 5 January 2022. Learn more about the impact of the change, including lower prices.Read more
Train traffic during Christmas and New Year
We will take you safely to your destination also during Christmas, New Year and Epiphany, but the timetables are a little different than usual. Read more
Wearing a face mask
We are reinstating the face mask requirement on all VR's long-distance and commuter trains.Read more
Train traffic between Finland and Russia will start on 12 December 2021
Train traffic between Finland and Russia will start again after the break which started in spring 2020. Russia signed the decree on the opening of passenger train traffic on 3 December 2021. The Vainikkala border crossing point opened for passenger train traffic by decision of the border control on 18 October 2021. For other modes of transport, such as air and bus transport, the border has been open for a longer period of time. Allegro train tickets became available on Friday 3 December 2021. Travelling is only possible with health certificates.Read more
Long-distance trains for spring 2022 available on Dec 9th
Tickets will be available for long-distance trains for Mar 23 – Jun 19 2022, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Thu Dec 9. Tickets for commuter trains will be available a bit later.Read more
COVID-19 passports to be introduced for restaurant cars
VR will introduce COVID-19 passports for all restaurant cars on Sunday, 28 November.Read more
Winter time begins – changes in timetables
Finland transitions to winter time on Sunday 31 October with clocks moving at 04:00 a.m. from summer time to standard time, 03:00 a.m. The turning of the clocks will affect a some train services in the night between Saturday and Sunday.Read more
Routes Lahti-Kouvola-Kotka/Kotka harbour join VR’s commuter traffic on 5 Jan 2022
Routes between Lahti-Kouvola-Kotka/Kotka harbour will become part of VR's commuter traffic network from 5 Jan 2022 onwards. Tickets for commuter trains on this area will be released for sale on 30 Dec.Read more
We move from compulsory face mask use to a mask recommendation on 25 Oct
As the society opens up and restrictions are being lifted, we've decided to move from compulsory face mask use to a mask recommendation on all VR's long-distance and commuter (D-, G-, M-, R-, T- and Z-trains) trains from today Oct 25 2021 onwards. We still advise all passengers to wear a face mask during their journey.Read more
Day train tickets for Christmas season and early 2022 available on Oct 28th
Tickets will be available for commuter and long-distance trains for Dec 12 2021 - Mar 23 2022, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Thu Oct 28. Read more
Train tickets for late autumn for sale on Sep 16
On Thursday 16 September we will publish tickets both for the domestic long distance day trains and VR's commuter trains for the period Oct 31 – Dec 11 2021. Tickets for night trains are available until 14 August 2022.Read more
This winter's night and car trains tickets available on Sep 2nd.
Tickets will be available for night and car trains for Dec 12 2021 - Aug 14th 2022, as the new season is launched for sale at 10 am on Thu Sep 2nd. Read more
Train tickets for autumn for sale on June 23
On Wednesday 23 June we will publish tickets both for the domestic long distance day trains and VR's commuter trains for the period Aug 16 - Oct 30 2021. Tickets for the night trains are available until 11 December 2021.Read more
Ticket vending machines in railcars will be removed in the summer
The ticket vending machines in railcars have come to the end of their working life and will be taken out of use by the end of July 2021. You can purchase your tickets in advance from multiple channels.Read more
Changes in commuter traffic due to track work during the summer
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency has an exceptionally high number of railway network maintenance work ongoing this summer. Track work will affect K-, I-, P-, D-, Z- and R-trains by changes in timetables, trains being replaced by buses and reduced services. You can find up to date information from the trip search and the replacement buses page.Read more
Track work causes changes in train traffic during the summer
Track work can affect train traffic by changes in timetables, trains being replaced by buses and reduced services. You can find up to date information from the trip search and the replacement buses page.Read more
Stations' service points will open on May 17
Ticket offices in Helsinki, Tampere, Hyvinkää and Järvenpää are opening again.Read more
We have updated our data protection notice
Your privacy is vital to us.Read more
Passenger capacity limitations will be lifted from April 25
Passenger capacity limitations will be lifted from April 25.Read more
Train tickets for June for sale on 29 April
On Thursday 29 April we will publish tickets both for the domestic long distance day trains and VR's commuter trains for the period June 7 - June 19 2021. Tickets for the night trains are available until 11 December 2021.Read more
Restaurant cars are back in service
Limitations still apply to the opening and serving times as well as customer volumes according to official guidelines.Read more
Delays on night train journeys April 9-20
The delays affect only the time of arrival, not the departure time.Read more
Delays in night train services
Lowered speed limit causes delays in night train services.Read more
How spring holidays affect our timetables
The spring public holidays change our traffic operations slightly.Read more
Passenger capacity halved on all trains from March 27
Passenger capacity will be halved on all trains from March 27. No changes or cancellations are needed for booked tickets.Read more
Summer time begins – changes in timetables
Finland transitions to summer time on Sunday 28 March with clocks moving at 03:00 a.m. from standard time to summer time, 04:00 a.m. The turning of the clocks will affect a couple of train services in the night between Saturday and Sunday.Read more
Passenger capacity on VR's long-distance trains halved in Southwest Finland from March 25
No changes or cancellations are needed for tickets booked.Read more
Restaurant cars and station ticket offices are temporarily closed
We follow the guidelines of the Finnish government and close restaurant cars and ticket offices.Read more
Train tickets for spring and early summer for sale on 25 March
On Thursday 25 March we will publish tickets both for the domestic long distance day trains and VR's commuter trains for the period May 3 - June 6 2021. Tickets for the night trains are available until 11 December 2021.Read more
Passengers must wear a face mask onboard our trains
Passengers must wear a face mask on VR’s long-distance and commuter trains starting from 11 March.Read more
Cutting back on our services
From 15 March 2021, we will be cutting back on our services due to low demand.Read more
More trains between Helsinki and Vaasa
More trains for the holiday weeks 8 and 9. Read more
Additional night and car train departures and the day trains for the spring period
We have fulfilled your wishes and added more night- and car trains. The day trains for the spring period will be available at 25.2.Read more
Renovation work on the railway section between Riihimäki and Tampere in February
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will begin renovation work on the railway section between Riihimäki and Tampere. This will have a significant impact on train traffic. Renovation work will be carried out on weekdays on 8–28 February 2021, which will cause interruptions in traffic. On Saturdays and Sundays, trains will operate as normal.Read more
VR’s commuter train conductors will be entitled to impose a penalty fare
Starting from the beginning of February, commuter train conductors will be entitled to impose a penalty fare on passengers travelling without a valid and appropriate ticket. This change applies to the VR commuter traffic trains - trains D, G, M, R, T, Z. The penalty fare is EUR 80. Read more
Login change is in progress
Logging in to our services will change by the end of March. After the change, you can no longer log in with your Veturi customer number. Instead, use email address for logging in to our services.Read more
Email address will be used for logging in to our services
Logging in to our services will change at the beginning of 2021. After the change, you can no longer log in with your Veturi customer number.Read more
From 11 January 2021, we will be cutting back on our services due to low demand
The new COVID-19 restrictions have reduced train travel. As a result, we are cutting back on our services due to low demand, starting from 11 January 2021. Once demand picks up, we will resume all suspended services promptly, even on one weekday’s notice. The cancellations do not apply to night train services, railbus services or the regional transport of Southern Finland.Read more
Train tickets for winter and spring for sale on 17 Dec
On Thursday 17 Dec we will publish tickets both for the domestic long distance day trains and VR´s commuter trains for the period 11 Jan - 27 March 2021.
Tickets for the night trains are available until 30 October 2021.Read more
Our customer service opening hours in the holiday season
Our customer service is open also in the holiday season.Read more
Train traffic during Christmas and New Year
We will take you safely to your destination also during Christmas, New Year and Epiphany, but the timetables are a little different than usual. Read more
Changes on tracks 1-3 at Helsinki Central railway station from 3 Nov
There are some changes for stops for commuter trains I, P and K at Helsinki Central Station.Read more
Train tickets for Christmas and New Year on sale on 10 Nov
On Tuesday 10 Nov we will publish tickets for trains for the period 13 Dec 2020 - 10 Jan 2021.Read more
Winter time begins – changes in timetables
Finland transitions to winter time on Sunday 25 October with clocks moving at 04:00 a.m. from summer time to standard time, 03:00 a.m. The turning of the clocks will affect a couple of train services in the night between Saturday and Sunday.Read more
Night train tickets on sale on 15 Oct
You can plan night train journeys until October next year.Read more
Travel safely to see the magical fall in Lapland – tickets for new night trains are on sale now
The high season for Lapland’s magical fall is right around the corner.Read more
Some trains don't stop at Jorvas station
Some U, L and X trains don't stop at Jorvas station at the moment.Read more
Rail work on the Coastal Railway line is prolonged
10–25 minutes of delays for long-distance trains, high-speed morning and afternoon train services temporarily unavailable.Read more
New safety measures on trains
VR recommends passengers wear face masks in line with the official recommendation.Read more
Now you can book an empty seat next to you when purchasing a train ticket
We are introducing the long-awaited opportunity to book an empty seat next to you!Read more
More train services to facilitate remote workers’ return to offices in August
Tickets for the autumn available on 14 July.Read more
We are closing down the beta.vr.fi website and the VR Lähijunat app
In the future, VR commuter train and long-distance traffic tickets can be bought in the same sales channels.Read more
Replacement bus services due to track work in Karjaa-Salo and Helsinki-Turku during 19–25 July
Trains will operate between Helsinki and Karjaa at longer intervals, but there will also be a direct bus connection from Helsinki to Turku.Read more
Schedule changes to commuter trains R, Z, K and D during 15.6.–9.8.
Due to the Kehä I bridge construction in Pukinmäki, the R and Z trains operate a reduced service outside rush hours.Read more
Changes to night train traffic between Turku and Rovaniemi
The next scheduled departure of the direct night train from Turku to Rovaniemi is in December 2020.Read more
Railroad work during Midsummer
Plenty of railroad work will be carried out again during Midsummer in order to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on the tracks.Read more
Eastern Finland
Trains will be replaced with buses between Lappeenranta–Joensuu and between Parikkala–Savonlinna from approx. 7 p.m. on Midsummer Eve, Friday 19 June, until 11 a.m. on Sunday 21 June.Read more
Tampere–Jyväskylä
All train services will be replaced with buses from 12 noon on Midsummer Eve, Friday 19 June, and 12 midnight on Sunday 21 June.Read more
Tampere–Pori
All train services will be replaced with buses on Midsummer Day 20 June.Read more
Turku–Toijala
Some train services between Turku–Tampere will be replaced with buses on Midsummer Day 20 June and Sunday 21 June.Read more
Our customer service will also assist passengers during Midsummer
On the Midsummer weekend 19–21 June, you will find help with matters related to train trips on Facebook, Twitter and by calling our customer service.Read more
Helsinki–Turku Coastal Railway
On Midsummer Day 20 June, the long-distance trains between Kirkkonummi–Helsinki will be replaced with buses.Read more
Restaurant cars back in service on 15 June
Restaurant cars will be back in service as of Monday 15 June.Read more
Station name changes
From now on, Pännäinen railway station will be known as Pietarsaari-Pedersöre.Read more
You must buy train tickets in advance temporarily for long-distance trains
Train tickets are not sold on the trains from 15 June. This is due we want to ensure that there are enough seats for every customer.Read more