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.
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.
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.
The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will make changes to track arrangements and switches in Tikkurila and start the construction of the new Ainola station as well as an additional track connection between Kerava Kytömaa and Järvenpää Ainola stations. Due to the work, there will be reduced services for K, I and P trains, cancellations for D and R trains, changes to departure tracks and travel times, and replacement bus services between Ainola and Järvenpää.
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.
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.
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. The cheapest way to travel is to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We are procuring nine new sleeper cars and eight car-carrier coaches for night train traffic, which will be available by the end of 2025. The sleeper and car-carrier coaches will be manufactured at Škoda Transtech’s factory in Kajaani.
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.
VR procures 20 new commuter trains with premium travel comfort and energy efficiency. The first new commuter trains will begin operating in spring 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
We will take you safely to your destination also during Christmas, New Year and Epiphany, but the timetables are a little different than usual.
We are reinstating the face mask requirement on all VR's long-distance and commuter trains.
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.
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.
VR will introduce COVID-19 passports for all restaurant cars on Sunday, 28 November.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ticket offices in Helsinki, Tampere, Hyvinkää and Järvenpää are opening again.
Your privacy is vital to us.
Passenger capacity limitations will be lifted from April 25.
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.
Limitations still apply to the opening and serving times as well as customer volumes according to official guidelines.
The delays affect only the time of arrival, not the departure time.
Lowered speed limit causes delays in night train services.
The spring public holidays change our traffic operations slightly.
Passenger capacity will be halved on all trains from March 27. No changes or cancellations are needed for booked tickets.
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.
No changes or cancellations are needed for tickets booked.
We follow the guidelines of the Finnish government and close restaurant cars and ticket offices.
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.
Passengers must wear a face mask on VR’s long-distance and commuter trains starting from 11 March.
From 15 March 2021, we will be cutting back on our services due to low demand.
More trains for the holiday weeks 8 and 9.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our customer service is open also in the holiday season.
We will take you safely to your destination also during Christmas, New Year and Epiphany, but the timetables are a little different than usual.
There are some changes for stops for commuter trains I, P and K at Helsinki Central Station.
On Tuesday 10 Nov we will publish tickets for trains for the period 13 Dec 2020 - 10 Jan 2021.
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.
We are responding to your wishes about more spacious and even safer train travelling. In the future an Ekstra Class ticket entitles you to a face mask and an empty seat next to you.
You can plan night train journeys until October next year.
The high season for Lapland’s magical fall is right around the corner.
Some U, L and X trains don't stop at Jorvas station at the moment.
10–25 minutes of delays for long-distance trains, high-speed morning and afternoon train services temporarily unavailable.
VR recommends passengers wear face masks in line with the official recommendation.
We are introducing the long-awaited opportunity to book an empty seat next to you!
Tickets for the autumn available on 14 July.
In the future, VR commuter train and long-distance traffic tickets can be bought in the same sales channels.
Trains will operate between Helsinki and Karjaa at longer intervals, but there will also be a direct bus connection from Helsinki to Turku.
Due to the Kehä I bridge construction in Pukinmäki, the R and Z trains operate a reduced service outside rush hours.
The next scheduled departure of the direct night train from Turku to Rovaniemi is in December 2020.
Plenty of railroad work will be carried out again during Midsummer in order to ensure the smooth flow of traffic on the tracks.
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.
All train services will be replaced with buses from 12 noon on Midsummer Eve, Friday 19 June, and 12 midnight on Sunday 21 June.
All train services will be replaced with buses on Midsummer Day 20 June.
Some train services between Turku–Tampere will be replaced with buses on Midsummer Day 20 June and Sunday 21 June.
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.
On Midsummer Day 20 June, the long-distance trains between Kirkkonummi–Helsinki will be replaced with buses.
Restaurant cars will be back in service as of Monday 15 June.
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.
From now on, Pännäinen railway station will be known as Pietarsaari-Pedersöre.
