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Night train tickets for next summer and autumn go on sale 12 Oct

We will release night train tickets for the period 26 Apr - 3 Oct 2027 next Monday 12 Oct at 9 a.m. The upcoming season includes midsummer and the autumn foliage season.

Impact of track works on R-train services between Kerava and Riihimäki

Track works are affecting train traffic between Kerava and Riihimäki. As a result, R train services may experience delays of approximately 5 to 15 minutes.

We are increasing discounts for students and pensioners on less busy train departures

We are renewing our discounts for students and pensioners on long-distance services. In the future, customers will be able to travel even more affordably on less busy departures. The aim is to offer customers more affordable travel options and encourage even more people to choose rail travel.

Ticket vending machines to be retired by the end of November

The ticket vending machines at railway stations will be decommissioned by the end of November 2026 as they have reached the end of their technical lifespan. Tickets can still be purchased through several other channels.

VR’s green color granted trademark protection in Finland

Green is now VR’s green. VR’s distinctive green color has been registered as a color trademark in Finland for passenger rail services. The registration is a significant recognition of long-term brand-building efforts: Finns associate the color green exceptionally strongly with VR, and now one of the company’s most recognizable brand assets has also received official protection.

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Tickets for Christmas and winter season for sale on Tue 25 Aug

On Tuesday 25 August at 10 am, we will publish the tickets for day trains on sale for the time period of 13 Dec 2026 until 14 Feb 2027.

Car spaces on Kemijärvi trains will be opened for booking tomorrow 7 July

The opening of sales for car spaces on trains to and from Kemijärvi was delayed because the weight limits of the car-carrier wagons used on the route required changes to our sales channels. The necessary updates have now been completed, and we can now open bookings for car spaces.

Sweden soon reachable from Finland by train – traffic to Haparanda begins in August

Daily operations will start on Monday, 10 August 2026 and 28 services will be operated weekly. The new route will open a completely new cross-border train connection between Finland and Sweden.

Night train tickets for Christmas and early spring released on Thu 28 May

We are releasing tickets for night trains for Christmas and early spring for the period 13 Dec 2026 - 25 April 2027.

Impacts of track work on HSL's commuter train services

The track work commissioned by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency will also affect HSL's commuter train services from spring to autumn. We have compiled instructions for those with multi- and season tickets with an HSL station as the departure station or terminus on their ticket in this news item.

Day train tickets for autumn and early winter for sale until 12 Dec

On Monday 20 April, we will publish the tickets for day trains on sale for the time period of 10 Aug until 12 Dec 2026.

Clock change on the night of Sunday, 29 March – impact on train services

Daylight saving time begins on Sunday, 29 March, when clocks will be set forward by one hour at 3 a.m.

We will cancel some Pendolino services in Vaasa from February 7 to 13 March

Due to the sudden removal from traffic of one Pendolino train and the increased maintenance needs caused by a long period of frost, we will have to reduce traffic from February 7 to 13 March.

Night trains for the winter for sale on Jan 20

We're releasing night train trips for the period from 25 Oct to 12 Dec 2026 on Tue 20 Jan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 October

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

COVID-19 passports to be introduced for restaurant cars

VR will introduce COVID-19 passports for all restaurant cars on Sunday, 28 November.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Stations' service points will open on May 17

Ticket offices in Helsinki, Tampere, Hyvinkää and Järvenpää are opening again.

We have updated our data protection notice

Your privacy is vital to us.

Passenger capacity limitations will be lifted from April 25

Passenger capacity limitations will be lifted from April 25.

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.

Restaurant cars are back in service

Limitations still apply to the opening and serving times as well as customer volumes according to official guidelines.

Delays on night train journeys April 9-20

The delays affect only the time of arrival, not the departure time.

Delays in night train services

Lowered speed limit causes delays in night train services.

How spring holidays affect our timetables

The spring public holidays change our traffic operations slightly.

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.

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.

Passenger capacity on VR's long-distance trains halved in Southwest Finland from March 25

No changes or cancellations are needed for tickets booked.

Restaurant cars and station ticket offices are temporarily closed

We follow the guidelines of the Finnish government and close restaurant cars and ticket offices.

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.

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.

Cutting back on our services

From 15 March 2021, we will be cutting back on our services due to low demand.

More trains between Helsinki and Vaasa

More trains for the holiday weeks 8 and 9.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Our customer service opening hours in the holiday season

Our customer service is open also in the holiday season.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Night train tickets on sale on 15 Oct

You can plan night train journeys until October next year.

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.

Some trains don't stop at Jorvas station

Some U, L and X trains don't stop at Jorvas station at the moment.

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.

New safety measures on trains

VR recommends passengers wear face masks in line with the official recommendation.

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!

More train services to facilitate remote workers’ return to offices in August

Tickets for the autumn available on 14 July.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tampere–Pori

All train services will be replaced with buses on Midsummer Day 20 June.

Turku–Toijala

Some train services between Turku–Tampere will be replaced with buses on Midsummer Day 20 June and Sunday 21 June.

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.

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.

Helsinki–Turku Coastal Railway

On Midsummer Day 20 June, the long-distance trains between Kirkkonummi–Helsinki will be replaced with buses.

Restaurant cars back in service on 15 June

Restaurant cars will be back in service as of Monday 15 June.

Station name changes

From now on, Pännäinen railway station will be known as Pietarsaari-Pedersöre.

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.

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Night train tickets for next summer and autumn go on sale 12 Oct

Impact of track works on R-train services between Kerava and Riihimäki

We are increasing discounts for students and pensioners on less busy train departures

Ticket vending machines to be retired by the end of November

VR’s green color granted trademark protection in Finland

Tickets for Christmas and winter season for sale on Tue 25 Aug

Car spaces on Kemijärvi trains will be opened for booking tomorrow 7 July

Sweden soon reachable from Finland by train – traffic to Haparanda begins in August

Night train tickets for Christmas and early spring released on Thu 28 May

Impacts of track work on HSL's commuter train services

Day train tickets for autumn and early winter for sale until 12 Dec

Clock change on the night of Sunday, 29 March – impact on train services

We will cancel some Pendolino services in Vaasa from February 7 to 13 March

Night trains for the winter for sale on Jan 20

The most extensive track work commissioned by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency in 2026

More day trains for the summer for sale on 14 Jan

Effects of the storm Hannes to train traffic on Dec 29-31

2026 timetables: new long-distance train services and timetable improvements on eastern routes

Day train tickets for spring as well as night trains for summer and autumn for sale on 11 Nov

The new timetable period starts on 14 December – Changes to traffic

Winter time begins – changes in night train timetables

Winter commuter train tickets on sale from 16 Oct

You can now log in without a password – one-time codes are here

Night train tickets for spring and early summer launched for sale on Tue 16 Sep

Late autumn commuter train tickets on sale from 8 September

Storm Ulla has caused disruptions to train services in eastern and central Finland on Fri 4 July

We are preparing for storm Ulla

Day train tickets for Christmas and winter season on 30 June

Enthusiastic reception for Riihimäki-Hanko commuter train service – services fully booked

The strike by commuter train conductors will not affect train services

Impacts of the Espoo Rail Line project on train traffic

Interruptions and timetable changes at Ainola station during Easter and in the summer

Night trains for the winter released April 2

Clock change on the night of Sunday, 30 March – impact on train services

Impacts of the Tampere railway station area project on train traffic

We are standardizing service fees for ticket sales starting from March 3rd

Day train tickets for autumn for sale until Oct 25 2025

We are piloting the use of body cameras in VR’s commuter traffic

Commuter train journeys for spring and early summer were released for sale on 6 February

The remaining long-distance train journeys for summer 2025 go on sale on Thursday, 16 January

The largest track work projects commissioned by the FTIA in 2025

The new timetable period starts on 15 December – how will it affect traffic?

Commuter trains for Feb-Mar 2025 released for sale on Dec 5 and more night trains on Dec 17

Tickets for night trains for summer and early autumn 2025 available 26 Nov

Logging in to our services will be renewed soon

Effects of the storm Jari to train traffic

All train traffic will return to Turku railway station on 15 December

Winter time begins – changes in timetables

Day trains for Christmas and spring released for sale until Jun 15 2025

Long-distance day trains for early winter available Wed 28 Aug

VR renews its brand – trains get a new look

Train traffic between Helsinki and Kupittaa will return to normal on August 5

Track work delayed – delays between Helsinki and Kupittaa

Turku railway station to move to Logomo on 5 August 2024

Starting on 29 July, we will also offer bus connections on railcar routes

Long-distance and commuter trains for sale for autumn on 4 Jul and night trains for sale 16 Jul

Track work by the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency in the summer – where and when?

We are increasing the prices of commuter train tickets

Was your train cancelled between 12 and 13 February 2024?

Travel easily by train to summer events – we treat summer travellers to extra services

Long-distance day trains for late summer and early autumn available 25 Apr

Track work will affect train traffic in the spring and summer

The On track page summarizes the latest developments in train traffic

We will reinstate some train services between Pori and Tampere from Wednesday 28 February

Long-distance train traffic to continue almost normally

Traffic will be almost normal on Friday 16 February

Most of the long-distance traffic will run on Thursday 15 February

About half of long-distance trains will run on Wednesday 14 February - all night trains will run

Track damage causes long distance cancellations Tuesday 13 February

A political strike stops train services on Monday 12 February

Commuter trains for spring season available 13 Feb

Changes to payment methods on the VR Matkalla app

All long-distance and commuter traffic day trains will be cancelled on 2 Feb due to strike

The potential impact of political industrial action on train traffic on 2 February 2024

Reduced train services continued – early week train services replaced with bus transportation

We are cancelling some long-distance train services this weekend due to extreme cold weather

Long-distance day trains for spring and early summer available 3 Jan

We are bringing back summer and autumn car train spots for sale in Tampere