elsinki to St Petersburg travel info?
I mite be going to Helsinki Finland in May/June, does any one know about train, ferry, or plane travel between the two, how much a ticket is and how long it'll take?
Russia - 3 Answers
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Answer 1 :
Finnair flies to St. Petersburg from Helsinki, as does Aeroflot. The plane ride is just under an hour. Now, just bear in mind that if you are a US/EU citizen, you need to get a Russian visa months in advance.
Answer 2 :
'Allegro' speed train makes it in 3.5 hours between Helsinki and St.Pete. Tickets EUR 134 for the 1st class, EUR 84 for the 2nd class (one-way!). http://eng.rzd.ru/isvp/public/rzdeng?STRUCTURE_ID=4144 Direct airflights (return ticket): Rossiya EUR 110-140, Finnair EUR 170 The flight is below 1 hour You will need a pre-arranged Russian visa to enter.
Answer 3 :
Travel between Helsinki and St.Petersburg is subject to different requirements than Russia in general. Currently if you travel by a ferry or train, you can spend 72 hours in St.Petersburg WITHOUT A VISA. This can save you much time and $200. Some details of this program are in flux, so check with the Russian consulate in Helsinki shortly before buying a ticket
I mite be going to Helsinki Finland in May/June, does any one know about train, ferry, or plane travel between the two, how much a ticket is and how long it'll take?
Russia - 3 Answers
People's Answers, Critics, Comments, Opinions :
Answer 1 :
Finnair flies to St. Petersburg from Helsinki, as does Aeroflot. The plane ride is just under an hour. Now, just bear in mind that if you are a US/EU citizen, you need to get a Russian visa months in advance.
Answer 2 :
'Allegro' speed train makes it in 3.5 hours between Helsinki and St.Pete. Tickets EUR 134 for the 1st class, EUR 84 for the 2nd class (one-way!). http://eng.rzd.ru/isvp/public/rzdeng?STRUCTURE_ID=4144 Direct airflights (return ticket): Rossiya EUR 110-140, Finnair EUR 170 The flight is below 1 hour You will need a pre-arranged Russian visa to enter.
Answer 3 :
Travel between Helsinki and St.Petersburg is subject to different requirements than Russia in general. Currently if you travel by a ferry or train, you can spend 72 hours in St.Petersburg WITHOUT A VISA. This can save you much time and $200. Some details of this program are in flux, so check with the Russian consulate in Helsinki shortly before buying a ticket
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