Conveniently by car-carrier
Bring your car to the North easily
Admire the wilderness, conquer fells and enjoy peaceful moments in nature. You can save a whole day by transporting your car with you on the train.
Train is the greenest choice for travel to the North
GETTING THE CLIMATE BACK ON TRACKTrain is the most environmentally friendly means of travelling. You can travel by train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi and back 50 times, whereas the same amount of emissions is produced during only one round trip by car.
Where would you like to travel on a car-carrier train?
Tips for car-carrier train passengers
Read this advice before boarding a car-carrier train.
- Check the vehicle size from the registration document when booking a CarTrain journey.
- Book the journey well in advance. You can find the exact time for loading the car in your ticket.
- We want to make sure you are safe – please load and unload your car alone. Meanwhile your travel companions can have a cup of coffee at the station.
- As a rule, you will load and unload your own car by yourself. There’s no need to be nervous about the loading or unloading – we will help you.
- When you are moving around in the car-carrier wagon after loading your car, remember to be careful and pay attention to vehicles boarding the wagon.
- If VR loads your car, please bring your car to the loading point 30 minutes before the loading time.
- Please note! Cars are loaded onto the car-carrier at the Pasila car-carrier station, while passengers board at the adjoining Pasila railway station.
- The train P 267, which operates during peak seasons, will always leave from the Pasila car-carrier station. Passengers getting on this train will also get on at the Pasila car-carrier station.
- Choose a sleeping cabin that suits your needs. We can customise a CarTrain package for you.
- Pack a separate overnight bag with things you might need on the train trip. Remember to remove cold- or heat-sensitive items from the car. Other items can be left in the car.
- You don’t have to worry about eating during the trip – our restaurant car stays open long into the night and opens early in the morning.
- In night trains and car-carriers, pets travel with their owners in pet compartments or in the pet section of a regular passenger car. Do not leave your pet in your car on a car-carrier. As the tap water on the train is not potable, please remember to bring some water for your pet.
More about CarTrain packages
CarTrain packages include a transfer-free night train journey for 1–6 passengers and a car. The CarTrain package is cheaper than purchasing seats separately. The CarTrain package prices depend on the time of travel and compartment selection.
- There are different compartment types to choose from in night trains.
- You can find the exact price for the chosen route through the trip search.
CarTrain package changes
- You can change your CarTrain package at the service station ticket office or by calling
customer support, tel. 0800 166 888 (the number is free of charge). - You can make changes up to 7 days before the departure.
- A service fee of EUR 1, in addition to other possible expenses, is charged for changes made at the service points at stations.
- The change fee is 10% of the ticket price.
CarTrain package cancellation
- You can cancel your car-carrier booking up to 7 days before the departure.
- You can cancel your CarTrain package at the service points at stations or by calling
customer support, tel. 0800 166 888 (the number is free of charge). - The cancellation fee is 10% of the ticket price.
If the car to be loaded is changed before the journey, please contact our customer service, tel. 0600 41 900 (EUR 1.99/answered call + LNC).
Sales locations:
- The old vr.fi website
- Service points at stations
- Customer service
The CarTrain package is delivered to you as a PDF ticket by email. Tickets purchased through the customer service are delivered to you as PDF tickets by email or as printed tickets from the service points at stations or R-kioski shops. The CarTrain package is valid for the train service on the date stated on the ticket.
Read the car transport terms and conditions carefully before your journey.
Restaurant services on night trains
You don’t need to be hungry on a night train – our restaurant car serves you until late at night and again early in the morning.
When would you like to travel?
Several car-carriers run every day between the North and South. You can find detailed timetables for car-carriers from our timetables website.