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    Can you reserve an empty seat next to you on a VR train?

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    Short answer

    VR says you can reserve an empty seat next to you on InterCity and Pendolino trains, either when you buy the ticket or afterwards at vr.fi or in the VR Matkalla app. An empty seat is usually cheaper than a normal ticket. VR also offers single seats, where no one sits beside you, which you pick from the coach map when buying. The empty seat can be added to a long-distance single ticket in Eko or Ekstra class, upstairs in the restaurant car or in a coach for pets.

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    Why

    1. Available on InterCity and Pendolino.
    2. Usually cheaper than a normal ticket.
    3. Add it when buying or later in the app.

    Details

    VR says single seats are chosen from the coach map when buying a ticket.

    Tip

    Check the coach map for single seats first; they may cost less than buying an extra place.

    What may differ

    Prices for empty and single seats vary by train and date.

    Common misconception

    An empty seat costs the same as a second ticket.

    What actually happens

    VR says it is usually cheaper than a normal ticket.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Train timetables, prices and services change, so check VR before you travel.

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