Facilities and services

Ekstra Class services

Ekstra Class offers even more comfort

Take comfort to another level in Ekstra Class on Pendolino and InterCity trains. Ekstra Class offers a quieter and more spacious experience, and is especially recommended if you want to work, study or simply travel more peacefully.

From 26 October onwards, an Ekstra Class ticket will include an empty seat next to you and the conductor will provide you with a face mask. Passengers must wear a face mask in Ekstra Class.
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Ekstra Class is the more comfortable way to travel

Purchase an Ekstra Class seat to complement your saver ticket or basic ticket. Prices vary depending on the length and time of your journey.

Starting from
+5
€
Ekstra Class seats are available on the InterCity and Pendolino trains.

Ekstra Class services on domestic trains

InterCity

  • More spacious seating

  • Free wi-fi (VR-junaverkko)

  • Coffee and tea available

  • Power sockets by each seat

Pendolino

  • Compared to other coaches, more spacious seating

  • Free wi-fi (VR-junaverkko)

  • Coffee and tea available

  • Power sockets by each seat

  • Conference compartment for 6 persons

Renewing Ekstra Class

We are gradually renewing all Ekstra Class coaches. The new coaches will have more space, materials of higher quality and tranquil lighting. Some new coaches are already operating on the rails—welcome on board!

Business Class and 1st Class services on trains to Russia

Allegro

  • Daily newspapers in Finnish, Russian and English 

  • A snack with at-seat catering 

  • Self-service station with coffee and tea

  • Spacious seating 

  • Power sockets by each seat 

  • Allegro Lounge—a conference compartment for 6 passengers 

Tolstoi

  • 1st Class sleeper cabins (for 2 persons)

  • Business Class sleeper cabins (for 1 or 2 persons) with their own air conditioning, shower and toilet

  • A bar at the end of the Business coach

Work on the train

Leave traffic jams behind and use the train as your mobile remote office. Business travel on rails is convenient and environmentally friendly. On a peaceful train, you can take a breath and get ready for your day at work.

Upstairs in the restaurant car

Whether you’re travelling alone or with company, you can enjoy good food and drinks or work in peace. In addition to Ekstra Class, the upstairs in the restaurant car on InterCity trains offers even more travel comfort.

With a Corporate ticket you always travel in Ekstra Class

The easiest and most flexible option for business travel

The Corporate ticket is the easiest and most flexible option for business travellers. You can change the travel date free of charge up to 24 hours after the departure of the train. You can also cancel your ticket before the train departs (cancellation fee EUR 10). With a Corporate ticket you are always seated in Ekstra Class. 

Corporate tickets can be bought:

  • Online at vr.fi with a corporate ID

  • From our customer service with your company’s customer number

  • From travel agencies

  • From station ticket offices with the customer number