Train travel in Finland is not cheap. One-way ticket prices for trains purchased on short notice are very high. Not everyone enjoys planning their trip far in advance. Fortunately, Finnish Railways (VR) offers a seasonal network ticket that makes train travel across Finland more affordable. The network ticket, called “Lomalippu” (Holiday Ticket), allows unlimited travel on VR-operated long-distance and regional trains for 7, 9, 14, or 30 consecutive days between May 26 and August 31, 2025. Tickets will be available for purchase until August 10, 2025.
Lomalippu – Ticket Prices for 2025:
7-day ticket – €144
9-day ticket – €165
14-day ticket – €217
30-day ticket – €362
Holiday Ticket – Discounts:
Students – 30%
Pensioners – 20%
Children under 18 – 50%
Note: The student discount is valid only for those holding an ISIC card issued by a Finnish university.
Key Information about Lomalippu ticket
– The ticket is personal and non-transferable. An ID must be shown during ticket inspection.
– The ticket is valid only in Eko Class. Seat reservations in Ekstra Relaxed or Ekstra Calm classes are available for an extra fee per journey.
– Beds in sleeping carriages in overnight trains can be reserved for an additional fee.
– The ticket is not valid on Helsinki commuter trains (lines Y, X, U, L, E, A, P, and K).
What to See with Lomalippu ticket
Railway Line: Helsinki – Joensuu
Lahti – A winter sports center, famous for its annual ski jumping competition. Also home to the Motorcycle Museum and Ski Museum.
Kouvola – A mid-sized city (~88,000 residents), a good base for visiting Repovesi National Park, City Museum, Railway Model Museum, and Radio & TV Museum. There’s also a popular amusement park.
Lappeenranta – A popular tourist city due to its lakes and water activities. Known for the remains of fortifications and several churches. Considered one of Finland’s prettiest cities.
Joensuu – A mid-sized university city (~75,000 residents). Surrounded by lakes and forests, features a botanical garden, a beautiful Orthodox church, and a historic town hall.
Railway Line: Helsinki – Rovaniemi – Kemijärvi
Riihimäki – A town of 30,000, home to three small museums: Art Museum, Hunting Museum, and Finnish Glass Museum.
Hämeenlinna – One of Finland’s oldest cities, picturesquely located by a lake. Its symbol is a lakeside fortress. The Military Museum and Artillery Museum are also worth a visit.
Tampere – A former industrial center and key railway hub that’s become a popular tourist destination due to its many museums and unique atmosphere. Main attractions include the TV tower, cathedral, and Hämeensilta Bridge.
Kokkola – A coastal city on the Gulf of Bothnia. Known for its charming old wooden houses, town hall, open-air museum, and regional museum.
Oulu – One of Finland’s largest cities, both industrial and academic. Points of interest: historic train station, cathedral, town hall, market hall, and a nearby dam.
Kemi – A small town known for building the world’s largest snow castle each year. Visitors can also take an icebreaker cruise on the Gulf of Bothnia.
Rovaniemi – Home to Santa Claus Village, which draws many tourists, although it often receives mixed reviews from travelers. The one major highlight is Arktikum – the Museum of Lapland.
Railway Line: Helsinki – Turku
Turku – The former capital and oldest city in Finland. Much of the old architecture was destroyed in the 1827 fire and 1941 air raids, but it’s still worth a day trip. Remaining historical sites include the castle, cathedral, and library building. Popular museums include the Pharmacy Museum and Handicrafts Museum. Turku is also a great base for visiting Moominworld in Naantali on the Kalio Island.
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