What is the Pendolino Plus train in Finland?
What is on board and what the extra class costs.
Short answer
Moottori reported on 21 October 2025 that the new Pendolino Plus trains have seven carriages, 346 seats and 2 wheelchair places. They include a restaurant carriage, a pet carriage, a children's play carriage, small one- or two-person cabins and two phone booths. The supplement for the Ekstra Plus class between Helsinki and Turku was 9.80 euros on top of the dynamically priced ticket. VR says the trains operate on the Helsinki to Turku and Oulu to Helsinki routes.
Why
- Moottori gives seven carriages and 346 seats.
- Moottori lists the pet, play and restaurant carriages.
- VR says the trains run Helsinki to Turku and Oulu to Helsinki.
Details
Moottori noted that the trains are converted from the Allegro units that used to run to St Petersburg.
Tip
If you need a quiet place to work, look for the small cabins when you book.
What may differ
In Ekstra Plus, Moottori found a cold meal and water included, with other drinks extra.
Common misconception
Pendolino Plus is a new high-speed line.
What actually happens
It is a train type on existing lines, not a new track.
People also ask
- How long is the train from Helsinki to Turku?
- Can you take a pet on VR trains?
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Sources
- Moottori: New Pendolino Plus trains start service (21.10.2025)Checked at:
- Moottori: A trip on Pendolino Plus from Helsinki to TurkuChecked at:
- VR: Train ticketsChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Train timetables, prices and services change, so check VR before you travel.
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