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.
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The latest news on VR's train traffic
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, 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.
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.
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.
Wearing a face mask
We are reinstating the face mask requirement on all VR's long-distance and commuter trains.
Train traffic between Finland and Russia will start on 12 December 2021
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.
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.
Changes in the Ekstra Class from 26 October onwards
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.
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.