Allegro (Finland-Russia) (original) (raw)

In December 2010, the Allegro train heralded a new era in travel between Helsinki and St. Petersburg. Operating at speeds up to 220kms per hour, the train’s travel time of 3½ hours from centre to centre is 2½ hours and faster than previous services. There are four daily services from both cities.

Routes and Travel Times Allegro makes stops in Vyborg (Russia) and in Vainikkala, Kouvola, Lahti, Tikkurila and Pasilo (Finland). The train travels at 200kms per hour in the Russian territory and 220kms per hour in Finland.

Travel Times:
Helsinki-St. Petersburg: 3h30

Schedules:
Departure Station Departure time Arrival Station Arrival time
Helsinki Depart 6am Arrive St. Petersburg 10.36am
Helsinki Depart 10a, Arrive St. Petersburg 2.36pm
Helsinki Depart 3pm Arrive St. Petersburg 7.36pm
Helsinki Depart 7pm Arrive St. Petersburg 11.36pm
St. Petersburg Depart 6.40am Arrive Helsinki 9.16am
St. Petersburg Depart 11.25am Arrive Helsinki 2.01pm
St. Petersburg Depart 3.25pm Arrive Helsinki 6.01pm
St. Petersburg Depart 8.25pm Arrive Helsinki 11.01pm

Onboard Services Allegro features 344 seats, 296 seats in 2nd class and 48 in first class. The train is spacious and the interior is timelessly classic and it has a wide variety of services including restaurant car, a conference room and a children’s play room. The onboard staff speak Finnish, Russian and English.

First Class:
Seating configuration: 1+2
Each leather seat is equipped with:
A folding table
Adjustable back rest
Individual lighting
A socket between the seats for recharging mobile phones and laptops
Coat storage
Footrest
Storage pockets for newspapers and magazines.
Self-service zone with tea and coffee
Newspapers and magazines
Radio headphones
Lounge meeting room with 6 seats
Access to a buffet bar

Second Class:
Seating configuration: 2+2
Each seat is equipped with:
A folding table
Adjustable back rest
Individual lighting
A socket between the seats for recharging mobile phones and laptops
Coat storage
Footrest
Storage pockets for newspapers and magazines.
Access to children’s playroom
Access to a buffet bar

Allegro Dining Car:
The Allegro dining car seats 38 passengers and has three bars for 12 people. The restaurant offers passengers drinks, snacks and a la carte dishes.

Additional Services:
This is a non smoking train
Children’s play corner and nappy change facilities (located in carriage 7)
Internet WiFi
Currency exchange (in Finland) and return with Tax Free certificates
Air-conditioning
Passenger information system in Russian, Finnish and English
Facilities for passengers with disabilities:
2 seats (located in carriage 2)
Special toilet facility
Carriage is equipped with a lift

Luggage
Each passenger may take on board hand luggage which can be freely accommodated in the designated spaces. The accepted size is 100x60x40cm and no more than two pieces of luggage per person with a total weight of up to 35 kg. Small items such as a briefcase, handbag, laptop, etc. are not included in the total hand baggage items.
Bicycle are only permitted when disassembled and packed.
Baggage must not be placed in the carriage aisles. Hand luggage must be placed in racks or on shelves. Hand luggage must be in close proximity to the passenger.

Fares
Services can only be booked up to 60 days in advance.
Reservations are mandatory.

Exchange/Refund Exchange and refund policies vary depending on the type of fare purchased.
Refunds, when authorised, can only be obtained in home country, up to 60 days after train’s departure date.
Exchange can only be performed in issuing office. To exchange a ticket client must buy a new ticket and then send the unused stamped ticket back to the issuing office for a refund.
Tickets have to be endorsed as UNUSED at station.

Check-in Procedures
Allegro is the first train with customs control en route. Customs control is conducted onboard the train, so passengers must have a valid passport and visa when crossing the Russian-Finland border.
Customs control takes place as the train travels between St. Petersburg and Vyborg. This generally takes about one hour. Russian border guards and customs are in the buffet car, which is situated in the centre of the train. They move towards head and end of the train respectively. If passengers are disembarking in Vyborg, they go through customs and passport control at Vyborg Railway Station. Finnish border guards check passes on the section between Vainikkala and Kouvola.
Prior to the border control in Russia, all passengers who are not citizens of the Russian Federation must complete a migration card and inbound customs declaration form. Documents are available on the train. Upon arrival in Finland and before passports are checked, passengers should complete the U-Card, except for those citizens who do not require visas.

To Book
This product is not currently available to book through our online booking system.
To book, please contact one of our Rail Specialists on 1300 360 823 or email details of your requirements to info@railtickets.com.au