How to Book Train Travel From Finland to Russia
A trip from Finland to Russia is one in which two vastly different countries can be experienced literally within the same day. Typically, a trip from Finland will originate in Helsinki and continue on to St. Petersburg or further into Russia. Along this route, travelers will experience breathtaking views of the Gulf of Finland, the countryside of Russia and more.
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Instructions
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Book Your Tickets
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Buy a Rail Pass from RailEurope's Web site (see link below), or call RailEurope at (888) 382-RAIL, to visit several cities in Finland and Russia. St. Petersburg can be added to any Rail Pass from Helsinki for around $200, depending on the class you would like to travel in and the age of the passenger.
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Travel on to Moscow from St. Petersburg for a look at one of this vast country's most interesting cities.
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Choose a ticket on the Sibelius train from Finland, most likely leaving from the capital city of Helsinki. Reservations on this train must be confirmed 48 hours before you want to leave.
Prepare for Your Train Travel
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Pack your passport with you and always have it handy. You will need it when you validate your ticket as well as on the train if a visa is required for travel into Russia.
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Determine whether or not you will need a visa to travel into Russia from Finland. If you do, this paperwork will be handled on the train before departure.
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Carry cash to pay for last-minute visas or food on the train while riding.
Prepare for Multiple Stops
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Realize that there is no non-stop train from Finland to Russia. Instead, you will stop in small towns along the way.
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Plan for a somewhat lengthy trip, packing food and other essentials accordingly.
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Use the opportunity to take pictures in each town you stop in to make a scrapbook of your train travels.
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Tips & Warnings
It is best to book your train travel from within the United States before you go to Finland because discounted Rail Pass prices are only available to tourists.
Be sure to validate your train ticket on the day you plan to travel. You can also do this prior to the date of departure, as long as you travel within six months of the day you book your ticket.
If you disembark, make sure you know when the train is leaving and never leave valuables behind.
