Allegro - Train Helsinki to St. Petersburg

Train journey to St. Petersburg

VR provides a fast and comfortable train connection "Allegro" between Helsinki and St. Petersburg. Travel time from Helsinki to St. Petersburg is less than 3,5 hours.
Scheduled stops in Finland: Helsinki, Tikkurila, Lahti, Kouvola and Vainikkala.
Scheduled stops in Russia: Vyborg and St. Petersburg. Border formalities are conveniently carried out on the train during the trip.

Services on board

Allegro train has a restaurant car, a sales trolley and a currency exchange on board. The train has seats for the disabled, children's playroom and seats for passengers travelling with pets. First Class tickets include a meal served to a seat and coffee or tea. Allegro train is a non-smoking train.

Information in advance

Please check the visa requirements to Russia already in advance.

Product information: Allegro-train

• Season: all year
• Languages: English, Russian
• Route: Helsinki - St. Petersburg (Russia)
• Capacity: 48 seats in 1st class and 294 seats in 2nd class
• Meals: Culinary delights of Finnish and Russian cuisine served in the restaurant car. Several choices for breakfast, snack and dinner. Preorder meals for your group via VR Agent Service.
• Services: Bistro Allegro restaurant, snack service in 1st class, electric sockets at all seats, currency exchange and tax free returns, play area for children