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    How many long-distance train trips are made in Finland each year?

    Ridership figures for long-distance, night and regional trains.

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    Short answer

    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. Verkkouutiset reported that this was over 600,000 more trips than the year before and that the trains were about 47 percent full on average. Traficom's report adds that about 859,000 trips were made on night trains and about 7.2 million on purchased regional trains in 2025.

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    Why

    1. VR's 2025 release gives 16.1 million long-distance trips.
    2. Verkkouutiset gives a load factor of about 47 percent.
    3. Traficom gives about 859,000 night train trips in 2025.

    Details

    VR's release says extensive track works in 2025 hurt the customer experience and punctuality.

    Tip

    With trains on average less than half full, quieter departures are often cheaper and more relaxed.

    What may differ

    VR reported 3.9 million long-distance trips in January to March 2026, 3.4 percent more than a year earlier.

    Common misconception

    Few people use long-distance trains in Finland.

    What actually happens

    2025 was a record year with 16.1 million trips.

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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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