Travel Between Finland and Russia
While you are in Finland, you are only a train journey away from St. Petersburg and Moscow. Have you already visited the bustling metropolis of St. Petersburg or Moscow, the capital of Russia? There are many good reasons for visiting Russia. The easiest way to get there is by train. There are three departures every day. Passports and visas are checked onboard the train and travelling is fun whether you are on a business trip or a holiday with your family or traveling with a tour group.
| From | Station | To |
|---|---|---|
| 7.23 | Helsinki | 21.48 |
| 7.29 | Pasila | 21.43 |
| 7.39 | Tikkurila | 21.33 |
| 8.25 | Lahti | 20.45 |
| 9.00 | Kouvola | 20.10 |
| 9.51 | Vainikkala | 19.14 |
| 10.11 | Vainikkala | 18.54 |
| 12.25 | Vyborg | 18.50 |
| 14.15 | St. Petersburg | 16.30 |
Schedule for Sibelius train valid December 13th, 2009 - December 12th, 2010. Trains between Helsinki and St. Petersburg use the St. Petersburg Finland station (Finljandski).
| Price | Sibelius offers you comfort, good service and relaxation - whether you choose to travel in the 1st class or the 2nd class. The passenger premises are spacious and cozy, and service is excellent. The restaurant-car invites you to enjoy a meal in the dining-room with a seating capacity of 38, or to have a snack in the coffee-shop section with seats for 5 persons and standing room for 10 persons. |
| Please Note | Visa is required for travel to Russia. Five Stars of Scandinavia can assist you with your Visa application. |
Overview Travel between Finland and Russia on three trains: Finnish Sibelius, Russian Repin, or Tolstoi. Travel time is approximately 5 hours 30 minutes.
Sibelius Line
Sibelius is composed of InterCity coaches. During high-season the train also has blue day cars. The train's 1st class coaches have 6 person compartments and an 11 person saloon compartment.
The restaurant-car invites you to enjoy a meal in the dining-room with a seating capacity of 38, or to have a snack in the coffee-shop section with seats for 5 persons and standing room for 10 persons.
Tolstoi Line
In the Russian Tolstoi you experience the atmosphere of Russia right from the start of the journey. A Russian coach attendant receives you at the coach door and is at your disposal during the journey.
Both Repin and Tolstoy have a cozy restaurant-car proposing food and drinks prepared in the Russian style. The restaurant-car bills shall be paid in the currency of the country where the train runs at the time of the payment.
Repin Line
In the Russian Repin you experience the atmosphere of Russia right from the start of the journey. A Russian coach attendant receives you at the coach door and is at your disposal during the journey.