Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Types of Train
The main types of trains are the high-speed Pendolino (the fastest and most expensive
class), fast Intercity (IC), Express and 2nd-class-only Regional trains (H on the timetable).
On longer routes there are two types of sleeping carriage. Traditional blue ones offer
berths in one- /two- /three-bed cabins; newer sleeping cars offer single and double com-
partments in a double-decker carriage. There are cabins with bathroom, and one equipped
for wheelchair use. Sleeper trains transport cars.
Costs
Fares vary slightly according to the type of train, with Pendolino the priciest. A one-way
ticket for a 100km express train journey costs approximately €23 in 2nd ('eco') class. First-
class ('extra') tickets cost around 35% more than a 2nd-class ticket. A return fare gives a
10% discount.
Children under 17 pay half; those under six years travel free (but without a seat). A child
travels free with every adult on long-distance trips, and there are also discounts for seniors,
local students and any group of three or more adults travelling together.
Train Passes
Various passes are available for rail travel within Finland, or in European countries includ-
ing Finland. There are cheaper passes for students, people aged under 26, and seniors.
Supplements (eg for high-speed services) and reservation costs are not covered, and
terms and conditions change - check carefully before buying. Always carry your passport
when using the pass.
EURAIL
Eurail ( www.eurail.com ) offers a good selection of passes available to residents of non-
European countries, which should be purchased before arriving in Europe. Most of the
passes offer discounts of around 25% for under-26s, or 15% for two people travelling to-
gether.
The Eurail Scandinavia pass gives a number of days in a two-month period, and is valid
for travel in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland. It costs €261 for four days, and up to
€403 for 10 days. A similar but cheaper pass includes just Sweden and Finland. The Fin-
land Eurail Pass costs €137/182/245 for three/five/10 days' 2nd-class travel in a one-month
period within Finland.
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