The territory of Finland and Russia is divided by a narrow strip of the border line, which can be crossed by all means of transport and even on foot. Today we have to figure out how to get to Finland, which route will be the fastest and most profitable for the average Russian tourist.
Plane
From Moscow
If the starting point of your trip is Moscow, we advise you to consider the most profitable flights, among which there are both budget and direct. In particular, the cheapest in this direction will be the offer from the Baltic carrier AirBaltic, by plane you can get to Helsinki Airport for only 6,600 rubles. The travel time will be only 3 hours 20 minutes, and a transfer in Riga can only spoil the impression of the flight a little, because it will take only 30 minutes. The plane of the company departs from Sheremetyevo every day at 22 o'clock. There are also daytime flights, but they will take longer to fly.
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If you do not want to waste time on a transfer and are ready to overpay a little for speed, we advise you to consider the offer of the domestic carrier Aeroflot, whose planes make several day and night flights every day. The journey will take only 1 hour and 50 minutes, and a one-way ticket will cost 11,270 rubles.
From regions
If you start from other regions of Russia, we advise you to take a closer look at the offers of Aeroflot, as well as the European airline Finnair (it makes two flights from St. Petersburg to Helsinki, and the travel time will be only 55 minutes!). You can also get from Yekaterinburg to Helsinki by airplanes of both of these companies.
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A train
From Moscow
You can also get from the Russian capital to Helsinki by train. At the moment, one high-speed train "Lev Tolstoy" runs between the cities. The train departs daily (except Saturdays) from the capital station. Please note that the schedule will change from December 13th. If today the train starts at 23.10 Moscow time, then from December 13 the train will leave the platform at 19.53. A ticket to a first class carriage will cost almost 100 euros, while for more comfortable seats in the second class you will have to pay 45 euros more.
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If you want to save money, we advise you to follow the price changes on the official website, as well as take advantage of discounted tickets for young tourists, retirees and couples. The road will take from 15 to 19 hours.
From Saint-Petersburg
It is faster to get from St. Petersburg by high-speed express "Allegro", which from October 25 this year began to run more often. In particular, you can leave the northern capital of Russia at 6.40, 11.25, 15.25 and 20.25 local time. And the road will take only 3 hours!
Now let's talk about the cost of a high-speed train. As elsewhere, the cost of tickets will be strikingly different depending on the class of the carriage, as well as the additional set of services. Thus, passengers who are not whimsical in terms of comfort will be able to ride with a "breeze" in a second class carriage for only 59 euros one way! You will have to pay almost the same amount for a ticket in the first class - the fare will be 102 euros!
Please note that the train also has special seats for passengers with pets. For the right to take your pet with you, you will have to pay 74 euros one way.
You should also take into account some of the nuances. Firstly, booking a ticket in advance can sometimes save a lot. Therefore, we recommend that you follow the promotions and special offers of the company. For example, in the "low" season, the cost of travel on trains is reduced by an average of 20%.
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By ferry and boat
You can also get to Helsinki by sea. In particular, from March to December, the Princess Maria ferry departs from St. Petersburg every day, and in the winter season it is replaced by the Princess Anastasia ferry. You can find out the cost of a ferry ticket on the website of the St. Peter Line operator (www.stpeterline.com). In particular, for November-December of this year, the fare starts at 34 euros per person. But when buying a ticket for the cruise season (tickets can be purchased today!), You can save up to 72%!
Bus
From St. Petersburg, you can get to Helsinki cheaply and quickly by bus. One of the best will be the offer of the Lux Express carrier, by buses which you can get to Helsinki in just 7.5 hours! The fare will pleasantly surprise you, because prices start at 500 rubles. The buses are equipped with the latest technology: there is a toilet, sockets and all passengers are offered hot and cold drinks.
An alternative bus leaves from the St. Petersburg hotel "Oktyabrskaya" (opposite the Moscow railway station). The fare will cost at least 800 rubles, although during the promotional period you can buy a ticket with a small discount.
You now know how to get to Finland. In addition to the proposed ways to get to this country, you can also take your own car, by crossing the border at one of several checkpoints.
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