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Getting Around in Finland |
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This page will give you basic information on how to get around while you are in Finland. I would particularly be interested in information from visitors to this page. If you have some good information on how to get around Finland, or other areas of Scandinavia, please contact me. Jim. mailto:jimbruner@gettingaway.com
| Getting around in Finland: By Air By Rail By Road Public Transport |
Getting Around Finland By Air
Finnair Nordic Air Pass:
Up to ten coupons may be purchased for one way within Finland, Denmark,
Sweden, and the Baltic countries. Price varies. (800) 950-5000.
SAS Visit Scandinavia Air Pass:
from $75 (CN$123) between Scandinavian capitals in conjunction with
transatlantic SAS flights.
SAS Visit Nordic Airpasses: Up
to five coupons may be purchased for one way within Finland to 12 destinations
on Air Bothnia in conjunction with SAS transatlantic flights. Prices start at
$75 per coupon.
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Getting Around
Finland By Rail
Eurail Pass: Entitles the holder to travel throughout Europe including Finland
and may only be purchased in North America. Other passes,
including the Eurail Saverpass, Flexipass and Youth Passes, are also available.
Finnrail Pass: Sold both in the US and in Finland. Any visitor with a
non-Finnish passport may buy this special pass at larger Finnish railway
stations and at Tornio and Vainikkala border crossings. Scanrail Pass: Valid for travel anywhere in Scandinavia and may only be
purchased in North America.
Senior Citizens' Discount: Entitles visitors over the age of 65 to purchase
regular railroad tickets within Finland throughout the year, either one way or
round trip, at 50% of the full fare. A passport must be shown as proof of age at
time of purchase.
Getting Around Finland On The Road
Coach Holiday Ticket: Allows travel up to 621 miles during any two-week period.
May be purchased at any bus station in Finland at a cost of $70 (CN $95).
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Want to get around on your own while you are in Europe? IdeaMerge offers auto and RV rentals, along with short-term auto and RV leases throughout Europe. Click on RV Rentals Worldwide, and Tax-free Auto Leases in Europe for additional information, or to rent or lease a vehicle of your choice in Europe. |
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Elegant and simple! Touch the screen and hear turn-by-turn directions with
street names as you enjoy your driving experience throughout Europe. Customize
your navigation method or route, to travel safely and stress-free. The Garmin
Nuvii 370 contains premium detailed maps for all of Europe, including highways,
regional freeways and local roads with attributes such as turn restrictions, one
way streets and other navigation features. It contains general map detail for
most cities and towns throughout Europe. Metro areas listed are covered in the
greatest detail. The Nuvii 370 also displays points of interest such as: food
and drink, lodging, golf courses, theatres and cinemas, gas stations, hospitals
and more. Full Coverage available for: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Spain and Switzerland. Full detailed coverage in major cities of: Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Greece, Norway and Sweden. Coverage in Eastern Europe includes: Estonia (Tallinn), Latvia (Riga), Lithuania (Vilnius), Slovakia (Bratislava and Kosice), Hungary (Budapest, Balaton, Debrecen, Miskolc, Eger and Tokaj), Slovenia (Ljubljana and Maribor), Croatia (Zagreb, Rijeka and Pula, Split, Selin, Zadar, Dubrovnik and the Island of Krk), Bulgaria (Sofija), Romania (Buburesti (Bucharest) and Timisoara). |
Public Transport
Helsinki's transit system (HKL) consists of buses, the underground Metro, trams
and local trains, plus ferries to the tourist islands that leave from Market
Square. The entire system runs with frequent departures and arrivals and the
equipment is clean and
efficient. The Metro has one line and trains run every five minutes, less
frequently in the evenings and on Sundays. Timetables and route maps are
available from all HKL ticket offices, one of which is located in the central
Rautatientori metro station. For the metro and local trains, you may use the automated
ticket vending machines. Bus and tram drivers sell tickets, which you must stamp
yourself. If you board public transportation without a ticket, you may be fined.
And, claiming that you are a visitor and do not know the rules regardless of the fact that you are a foreigner.
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