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    What changes in the VR train timetable from 13 December 2026?

    The new timetable period on the main routes.

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    Short answer

    VR says the new timetable period brings changes on several routes. Helsinki–Oulu gets new daily fast InterCity trains and more stops in Lapua, Kauhava and Jakobstad. Helsinki–Tampere gets new evening trains. On the Vaasa route, services focus more on connections via Seinäjoki, evening trains to Vaasa increase and train 48 from Vaasa to Helsinki runs daily. More trains are added to Joensuu, and some that now run only on weekdays or weekends become daily. Train 149 to Jyväskylä leaves Helsinki one hour later than before.

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    Why

    1. New daily fast InterCity trains Helsinki–Oulu.
    2. New evening trains Helsinki–Tampere.
    3. Train 48 from Vaasa runs daily.

    Details

    VR released day train tickets for 13 December 2026 to 14 February 2027 on 25 August 2026.

    Tip

    Check your regular train in the new timetable before 13 December, as times may move.

    What may differ

    VR says the Christmas holiday season is included in the new ticket period.

    Common misconception

    VR timetables stay the same all year.

    What actually happens

    A new timetable period starts each December.

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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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