Travel to Finland on trains is very popular and convenient for Russians, it is understandable, because the railway communication between Russia and the country of Suomi has more than a hundred years. In addition, Finland itself is quite densely covered with a network of railways, so that the train with a minimum of transfers can easily be reached almost to any of its corners (except perhaps the northern regions of Lapland). - $
Choice of the train
Railway cruises to Finland take place on comfortable modern trains equipped with everything necessary for a pleasant trip The night train "Leo Tolstoy" Moscow-Helsinki departs every day from the Leningrad station, along the route there are intermediate stops at the Ladoga railway station of St. Petersburg, in Vyborg, as well as in Vainikkale, Kouvola, Lahti, Tikkurila and Pasile; the Finnish capital the train reaches in 14 hours
. There are luxury cars on the train, and those traveling by their own car can book a special car-garage . In addition, you can exchange money or place your money on the train "Leo Tolstoy" return on checks Tax Free .
From 2010 from St. Petersburg to Helsinki you can get on the high-speed train "Allegro", which leaves every day and follows through Vyborg, Vainikkalu, Kouvola, Lahti, Tikkurilu , Pasil. In addition to traditional tickets of the first and second classes, you can purchase special places for passengers with pets. Due to the fact that the Allegro trains run at a speed of 170-180 km / h (and sometimes accelerate to 220 km / h), the trip to Helsinki will take only 3-5 hours.
Largest train stations in Finland
For most tourists traveling by train, Finland starts with Helsinki. The railway station is in the heart of the city and is even considered an interesting architectural monument.
In the Finnish city of Turku, the railway station, by the way, is also located in the city center, it is one of the largest transport hubs in the country, connecting Turku with Helsinki and Joensuu (via Tampere or Pieksämäki). Despite its importance in the infrastructure of Finland, the building of the station in architectural terms is not remarkable.
Tampere Railway Station was no exception: it also adorns the center of the city. The railway station connects the city with the local airport and other major Finnish cities. Trains from Tampere to Helsinki and Turku depart every hour, Tampere does not have direct communication with Russia.
Examples of tours are
Railway cruises are very much in demand for Finland for the weekend, and the leader among the rounds for the weekend is Helsinki. The program of tours to the main city of Finland is usually very rich and includes the most important historical and architectural sights. For an additional fee, tourists can explore the fortress of Suomenlinna, visit the Linnanmäki amusement park or cruise through the archipelago of Helsinki.
In addition, you can go on a combined rail journey in Scandinavia .For example, a Helsinki-Stockholm train cruise will introduce you to the main sights of the youngest of the Scandinavian capitals - Helsinki and will take you to the most interesting places of Northern Venice - Stockholm, the cost of a 6-day tour starts from 814 EUR .A more detailed acquaintance with the Scandinavian countries suggests a one-week tour "First acquaintance: Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki", during which you are expected not only to visit these capitals, but also walks around Turku and Kronborg Castle, as well as a cruise from Elsinore to Helsingborg by ferry Scandlines .
Information on the cost of tickets and tours is provided for September 2014.
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