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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Which bus journeys in Finland are covered by EU passenger rights?
Your Europe says the EU bus and coach rules apply when the journey starts or ends in an EU country and mainly cover regular long-distance services.
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How far ahead can you buy VR train tickets in Finland?
VR publishes tickets for set periods rather than a fixed number of days ahead.
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What are your rights if a long-distance train is cancelled or 60 minutes late in Finland?
Kaleva reported the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority's position: when a long-distance train is cancelled or at least 60 minutes late, the passenger can choose a refund of the ticket or rerouting, whatever the reason for the cancellation.
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How much is a commuter train ticket from Helsinki to Riihimäki?
VR announced that from 3 August 2026 it lowered commuter single and series ticket prices between Helsinki and Riihimäki.
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Where can you buy or change a VR ticket in person?
VR says you can change your ticket in the app or at vr.fi.
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Do VR train tickets cost extra at a kiosk or by phone?
VR announced that a 1 euro service fee applies at R-kioski also to commuter tickets, and that the same fee was introduced for its phone service, which also has a call charge of 3.55 euros plus the local network or mobile charge.
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Can you take a bicycle on VR trains in Finland?
Interrail notes that advance booking for bicycles is required on InterCity trains.
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Can you take a dog or cat on VR trains in Finland?
Nachtzug.net, citing VR, says pets can travel on night trains in a pet compartment or a pet sleeper cabin, for a fee of 4.10 to 8.30 euros per dog or carrier depending on the distance.
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What is the Pendolino Plus train in Finland?
Moottori reported on 21 October 2025 that the new Pendolino Plus trains have seven carriages, 346 seats and 2 wheelchair places.
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Are trains in Finland on time?
Verkkouutiset reported the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency's figures: in 2025 commuter trains ran on time 95.4 percent of the time, a level last reached in 2013 at 95.8 percent.
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How many long-distance train trips are made in Finland each year?
VR's financial statements release for 2025 says trips in Finnish long-distance traffic grew by 4.1 percent to 16.1 million, the highest in the company's history.
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How do you get from Oulu Airport to the city centre?
Finavia says buses 8 and 9 operate from Oulu Airport, and timetables are on the Oulu region public transport website.
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How do you get from Turku Airport to the city centre?
Finavia says bus line 1 serves the connection between Turku Airport and Turku city centre and is operated by Föli, the Turku region public transport.
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How do you get from Ivalo Airport to Saariselkä?
Finavia says a shuttle bus service runs from Ivalo Airport to the Saariselkä resort, and tickets can be bought on the bus without advance booking.
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How far is Rovaniemi Airport from the city centre?
Finavia says Rovaniemi Airport is just 10 kilometres from the city centre.
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What are the deadlines for lost, delayed or damaged luggage claims?
The European Consumer Centre in Germany explains the deadlines for checked luggage.