Finland Travel Deal Posted by annase

They call it 'The Holiday pass'. It provides you unlimited travel on any three days within one month. The pass is sold exclusively between 1 June and 31 August (every year) and it is valid as a 2nd class travel ticket on all express and InterCity trains. You may also book a seat in advance in the booking offices at the stations. However, it is not mandatory to make seat bookings for these trains.

Advance seat booking is only mandatory for Pendolino high speed trains. The prices vary from ?6,40 to ?12,60 in 2nd class, depending on the distance to be travelled.

The Holiday pass is also valid on the Helsinki Metropolitan Area commuter trains.

Fares in 2007 (They will be similar in 2008, but won't be available before nearer the time)
? 59.50 Juniors, students, seniors (including persons entitled to VR pensioner discount)
? 119.00 Adults

The passes are available at VR's Online Shop , booking offices at VR stations as well as travel agencies. You can also call VR Telephone Service to book Holiday passes and collect them at an R-kiosk or a train-ticket vending machine.