Lisa

I need to take a train from Helsinki to St. Petersburg mid October and then from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Where can I find rates, times, and how do I book tickets before I go? I found one site with the Helsinki time but no rates. Thank you. Lisa

Marc David Miller

For the Helsinki-Moscow train, try this site<BR><BR>http://www.vr.fi/heo/english/ita/ita.htm<BR><BR>(which has rates and schedules). You could call them at +358 307 20 902, or ask your hotel in Helsinki to get them for you.<BR><BR>Most of the trains from St. Petersburg to Moscow leave 11 pm-midnight, and arrive seven hours later. The first-class fare (two to a compartment) starts at about $45/one way. Easiest way is to get your agent or the hotel to buy the tickets (for which they will charge a fee). I really recommend getting these in advance as particular trains do often sell out.

Lisa

Thank you. I found the timetable from Helsinki to St. Petersburg, but cannot get a rate. It must be less than the $45.00 to Moscow from St. Petersburg. I will be in Helsinki for only a day. Is that time enough to get a ticket or shall I try to book one before I leave the states? Appreciate your help.

Marc David Miller

Call the train service in Helsinki (the rates used to be on the web site, and now they ask you to call). As I mentioned before, you might want to get the tickets in advance to avoid disappointment--the trains do often sell out.

Heather

I emailed the Finnish train company and arranged to buy the tickets using a credit card. They then delivered the tickets to the train for a small fee. It worked very well.