Do children travel free on VR commuter trains?
Free and reduced fares for children on commuter trains.
Short answer
Yes. VR says children under 7 travel free on its commuter trains. From 7 years they need a child ticket, which VR has also sold to 17-year-olds since September 2022. In the Helsinki region, commuter trains are part of HSL, where children aged 0 to 6 also travel free.
Why
- VR lists free travel for children under 7 on commuter trains.
- VR's child ticket covers young people up to 17.
- HSL says children aged 0 to 6 travel free in its area.
Details
Outside the Helsinki region, VR commuter trains run for example between Helsinki and Riihimäki, Lahti or Tampere. The same age rules apply there.
Tip
Buy the adult ticket in the VR app and add the children. The app shows which fares apply.
What may differ
HSL and VR ticket rules differ in places. Inside the HSL area, HSL tickets and rules apply.
Common misconception
All children travel free on Finnish trains.
What actually happens
Free travel is for under-7s on commuter trains. Older children need a child ticket.
People also ask
- What age is a child ticket on VR trains?
- Do children travel free on HSL?
- Is there a night train to Lapland?
Sources
- VR: Child discountChecked at:
- VR: 17-year-olds travel on a child's ticketChecked at:
- HSL: PramsChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Timetables, prices and discounts change, so check VR before you book.
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