Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saint-Petersburg to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
3 h 30 m
Average
3 h 30 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
301 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Saint-Petersburg for Helsinki every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
Distance | 186 miles (300 km) | |
Average train duration | 2 h 27 min | |
Average train ticket price | $68 (€59) | |
Train frequency | 3 a day | |
Direct train | Yes, there are 3 direct trains a day | |
Train companies | VR |
Trains from Saint-Petersburg to Helsinki cover the 186 miles (300 km) long trip taking on average 2 h 27 min with our travel partners like VR. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $68 (€59), but the average price of train tickets is $68 (€59).
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
Travel by train between Saint-Petersburg, Russia and Helsinki, Finland is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Russia
Entry Requirements:
The government of Finland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 1/13/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Saint-Petersburg to Helsinki closer to your date of departure here
The restriction level for your return train to Saint-Petersburg, Russia from Helsinki is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Finland
Conditions of reentry:
The government of Russia has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 1/5/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Saint-Petersburg from Helsinki closer to your date of departure here here.
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