St. Petersburg to Helsinki Train

The St. Petersburg - Helsinki railway line is one of the most popular train routes in Russia and five pairs of trains are in service on this route. There are two types of trains available, Allegro and Lev Tolstoy. Allegro trains are daytime high-speed trains between Russia and Finland. Lev Tolstoy trains run overnight between Moscow and Helsinki with a stop in St. Petersburg.

Allegro High-Speed Trains 

Allegro trains are electric high-speed trains operating between St. Petersburg and Helsinki since December 2010. Four daily departures run this route from St. Petersburg Finlyandskiy Railway Station to Helsinki Central Railway Station, with an approximate duration of 3.5 hours. The top speed of the trains is 220 km/h, so the Allegro train offers a quick and pleasant trip for passengers. First and second class seats are available on the Allegro train, together with a restaurant and three special carriages, including carriage 2 with special seats for disabled passengers, carriage 6 for passengers with pets and carriage 7 with an area for children. 
 

St Petersburg to Helsinki Rail Map

Basic Facts

Open Time: December 2010
Travel Time: 3.5 hours
Running Distance: 407 km (253 miles)
Top Speed: 220 km/h
Stations along the way: Vyborg, Vainikkala, Kouvola, Lahti, Tikkurila and Pasila(on certain trains)
Departure/Arrival Station: St. Petersburg Finlyandskiy Railway Station and Helsinki Central Railway Station
Operation Date: Daily

St. Petersburg to Helsinki High-Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on May 7, 2020)

Train No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration
781	06:40	09:07	3h27m
783	11:30	13:57	3h27m
785	15:30	17:57	3h27m
787	20:30	22:57	3h27m

Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Train 783 & 785 stop in Pasila while train 781 & 787 don’t have this stop.

Helsinki to St. Petersburg High-Speed Train Schedule

(Last Update on May 7, 2020)

Train No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Duration
782	06:20	10:47	3h27m
784	10:00	14:27	3h27m
786	15:00	19:27	3h27m
788	19:00	23:57	3h27m

Note: The above timetable is only for reference. Train 784 stops in Pasila while train 782, 786 & 788 don’t have this stop.

Lev Tolstoy Overnight Trains

Lev Tolstoy trains are overnight trains which run between Moscow and Helsinki, passing by St. Petersburg. The trains had been put into use since 1975 and named in honor of a famous Russian writer Leo Tolstoy. The train operates every day except Saturdays and the whole trip from Moscow to Helsinki takes about 14.5 hours. Only one pair of overnight train 032/031 serves this route in both directions. Passengers can take this train either in Moscow or in St. Petersburg according to their trip schedule. The Lev Tolstoy train is equipped with VIP 1st Class, 1st Class and 2nd Class, along with a dining cart and a specialized carriage that can transport your vehicle.

Basic Facts

Open Time: 1975
Travel Time: 6.5-7.5 hours
Stations along the way: Vyborg, Vainikkala, Kouvola, Lahti, Tikkurila and Pasila
Departure/Arrival Station: St. Petersburg Finlyandskiy Railway Station and Helsinki Central Railway Station (The Origin Station of the whole trip is Moscow Leningradsky Railway Station)
Operation Date: Every day except Saturdays

Moscow – St. Petersburg - Helsinki Overnight Train Schedule

(Last Update on May 7, 2020)

Train No.	Departure Time		Arrival Time	Duration
032	23:10 in Moscow	05:49 in St Petersburg	12:30 in Helsinki	7h29m

Note: The above timetable is only for reference. 

Helsinki – St. Petersburg - Moscow Overnight Train Schedule

(Last Update on May 7, 2020)

Train No.	Departure Time	Arrival Time		Duration
031	17:44 in Helsinki	01:18 in St Petersburg	09:19 in Moscow	6h34m

Note: The above timetable is only for reference. 

Peterhof Palace in St. Petersburg

St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg

How to get to St. Petersburg Finlyandskiy Railway Station?

The address of St. Petersburg Finlyandskiy Railway Station is Lenina Sq., 6, Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is in the Kalininsky district and about 45-minutes walking distance from the city’s cultural quarter.

How to get to Helsinki Central Railway Station?

The address of Helsinki Central Railway Station is Kaivokatu 1, 00100, Helsinki, Finland. It is located in the heart of the business center and about 20-min walking distance to the South Harbor which can be regarded as an important disembarking port for cruise liners in Helsinki.

Other Useful Tips

Passengers holding the Allegro and Lev Tolstoy train tickets can take the electric trains to Helsinki Vantaa Airport for free in condition of their arrival time is within 80 minutes. They can transfer to the electric trains and take the Line No. I and P or the railway circle line by showing their train tickets on the Allegro or Lev Tolstoy train. 

Travel time to Helsinki Vantaa Airport from different train stations:

Helsinki Central Railway Station	Pasila Station	Tikkurila Station
27 minutes	23 minutes	8 minutes