Services for groups
For leisure and business travel
Start your journey together
The train is a great way to travel for big and small groups. The journey will go smoothly when you can start your day already on the train. Groups of less than 19 passengers can buy tickets as normal single tickets.
Request an offer for 19–51 passengersWhen planning a train trip for a group of more than 51 persons, request a group offer.
Request a group offer for more than 51 peopleInformation about the group ticket
- The pricing of the group ticket takes into account the flexible terms and conditions of the ticket in relation to payment schedules, changes and cancellations.
- Individual tickets that are cheaper than a group ticket may be available in vr.fi website.
- A group ticket must have at least 19 passengers.
- Groups of less than 19 passengers can buy tickets as normal single tickets. Single tickets can be bought from vr.fi for up to 18 passengers at a time. Please note that all individual tickets will not necessarily have the same price and must be paid for immediately upon booking.
- The price of the group offer is valid for 2 business days. Please note that we do not reserve seats during the offer phase, so please accept the offer as soon as possible. The offer is accepted by email.
- The group ticket will be cancelled automatically if the payments in the payment plan have not been made by the due date(s) indicated in the order confirmation.
- Completed advance payments will not be refunded if the journey is cancelled.
- Group tickets cannot be changed or cancelled after the final payment. The final payment is due 3 weeks prior to the departure, or right away if the trip is less than 3 weeks away.
- New feature! You can pay the advance and final payment for your group ticket on the vr.fi website as self-service. Log in with your VR username and go to the My journeys section. Payments can be made by debit or credit card, through netbank, or with MobilePay. Invoicing is possible if you have a business account or travel agency user account.
- Payments can also be made by debit or credit card or with MobilePay by calling the customer service number of group services: tel. 0600 19009 (€2.03/answered call + LNC) Mon-Thu 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Invoicing is possible for customers who have a VR corporate customer number and an invoicing agreement. The terms of payment are set in accordance with the agreement.
- The tickets will be delivered by email after the final payment.
- If you have bought your tickets while logged in, you can also view them under My journeys.
Pre-order meals
The trip will go smoothly when you can eat already on the train. Meal orders should be placed two weeks before the journey, at the latest. You can order meals conveniently as self-service, just log in first with your VR username.
Facilities for groups
Does your group need a quiet space on the train? Our conference cabins are perfect for various groups.
A wide range of spaces for groups of different sizes
- Ekstra Relaxed Class is a pleasant space for groups with room for 41 people! In addition to comfortable leather seats, the space offers maybe the best views of the train, swivel chairs as well as tables and power sockets. In the Ekstra Relaxed Class, the ticket price includes bottled spring water as well as hot beverages such as coffee, tea and hot chocolate that can be picked up from the restaurant car downstairs. You can also order treats and drinks from the restaurant car, including alcohol. You can order products from the restaurant car in advance when your group has 19 passengers or more, or you can order products on the train. For larger groups, we recommend ordering in advance.
- You can also book the cabinet for up to 12 people in the Ekstra Relaxed Class. It is a convenient space to have a meeting or start a team day. The cabinet is equipped with two screens and convenient countertops. You can get restaurant car's products for your group on the train from the restaurant car downstairs. Reserve the cabinet from Group Sales: tel. 0600 19009 (€2.03/answered call + LNC) Mon-Thu 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
- The spacious and high-quality Ekstra Calm Class is suitable for a calm group, as it is a quiet space on the train. In Ekstra Calm Class, the ticket price includes coffee, tea, hot chocolate and water. There is also a phone booth for calls.
- Does your group need more space, or even entire coaches or a chartered train? Contact our group sales team: tel. 0600 19009 (€2.03/answered call + LNC) Mon-Thu 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Make bookings well in advance
Make reservations early, especially if your group has more than 50 passengers.
It is a good idea to book the journey in advance so that you can get suitable seats for your group at the lowest possible price. Booking in advance also gives us time to think about the food offering of the restaurant car together.
Restaurant services for groups
Does your group want breakfast, lunch or snacks? The restaurant car offers a wide variety of choices catering to various needs. Please order your catering two weeks in advance.
- You can order catering by logging in to vr.fi after you have ordered a group ticket from group sales.
- The order must be placed no later than two (2) weeks before the beginning of your journey. You must pay for your order upon placing it. The food order cannot be edited or cancelled afterwards.
- Please make sure to take into account any special dietary requirements.
- Your train must have a restaurant car (you can check this when purchasing your tickets), and the journey must last a minimum of 90 minutes.
- In the Ekstra Relaxed Class you can enjoy meals and drinks purchased from the restaurant downstairs. The entire restaurant car is licensed for alcohol consumption.
- You can reserve a conference compartment for 12 people for your group, group tables for 4 people or even the entire floor.
- There is a lot of space, and comfortable leather seats, tables and sockets ensure a good setting for the trip. The door of the upstairs cabinet can also be locked, and the equipment includes two screens.
- Reserve the upstairs cabinet from Group Sales: tel. 0600 19009 (€2.03/answered call + LNC) Mon-Thu 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Together on a night train
Taking a night train is the most convenient way to travel in Finland. You also save time as you don’t have to spend a day travelling. Make sure your group can enjoy meals by ordering them in advance as self-service in connection with purchasing a ticket.
More about night trains