Airports, trains, buses and ferries
Airport transfers, long-distance and night trains, intercity buses, domestic flights and ferries to Estonia, Sweden and Åland: routes, tickets, journey times and how to book.
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What can you take free of charge on commuter trains in Finland?
VR's luggage page says that the following can be taken on commuter trains free of charge: prams and pushchairs in the vestibules, bikes and folding bikes in the designated spaces, and skis and snowboards.
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Does a child need their own ticket on the VR night train?
VR says a child does not need their own ticket if they share a berth with another passenger, but you should inform VR about the child through the chat on vr.fi or by calling customer support on 0100 3232.
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Is there free Wi-Fi on VR trains in Finland?
VR says Wi-Fi on its trains is free and the upgraded network, called VR-wifi, is up to five times faster than the previous one.
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How early must you ask for assistance on a long-distance bus in the EU?
Traficom says bus and coach passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility should notify their need for assistance when booking, or at the latest 36 hours before the journey.
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How do you get assistance at Helsinki Airport if you have reduced mobility?
Finavia says the assistance service at Helsinki Airport is always free of charge for anyone who needs it, and you can get help moving around the airport around the clock.
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How do you book assistance for a VR train journey in Finland?
VR says its assistance service helps, for example, elderly passengers, wheelchair users and people with impaired vision or hearing.
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Where do you ask about lost items at Finnish airports other than Helsinki?
Finavia says you can ask about lost property at the airport information desk in Ivalo, Joensuu, Kajaani, Kemi-Tornio, Kittilä, Kokkola-Pietarsaari, Kuopio, Kuusamo, Mariehamn, Pori, Tampere-Pirkkala and Vaasa.
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Where do you find lost property at Helsinki Airport?
Finavia says lost and found items at Helsinki Airport are collected by Excess Baggage Company, which is in the arrivals hall on floor 1, and you can register a lost item online.
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Does Helsinki Airport still have Terminal 1 and Terminal 2?
Finavia says that in June 2022 Helsinki Airport moved to a single-terminal operating model, with all services under one roof, and that Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 are a thing of the past.
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How long does the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm take?
Ferryhopper says there are usually one or two daily ferries from Helsinki to Stockholm and that the crossing takes about 17 hours 45 minutes to 18 hours.
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What does the Lisä% tag mean on VR train tickets?
VR said in September 2026 that it is changing pensioner and student discounts in long-distance traffic.
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Can you travel from Finland to Luleå in Sweden by train?
VR says its daily trains between Oulu and Haparanda started on 10 August 2026, with 28 services a week and stops at Oulu, Kemi, Tornio-Itäinen, Tornio and Haparanda.
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Does the VR night train have a restaurant car, and when is it open?
VR says all its night trains have a restaurant car that serves until 2 a.m.
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When did VR night train tickets for summer and autumn 2027 go on sale?
VR says night train tickets for 26 April to 3 October 2027 went on sale on Monday 12 October 2026 at 9 a.m.
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Can you take a tall car or SUV on the VR car-carrier train to Kemijärvi?
VR says each car-carrier wagon on the Kemijärvi trains has five vehicle spaces.
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Is there a direct train between Helsinki and Hanko?
VR said in June 2026 that it adds new trains between Helsinki and Hanko to the existing direct connections.