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NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION
TRAIN (juna)
The Finnish Railway (Valtion Rautatiet, or VR) extends north to southern Lapland. For timetable (Suomen kulkuneuvot) information Phone:0600 41 902. If you are planning extensive rail travel, buy a FinnRailpass, which can be bought at main railroad stations or Finnish travel agencies. For informationC0600 41 902. In the US, you can buy a FinnRailpass from Rail Europe Phone:1 877 257 2887. BUS (bussi) Bus lines run to even the most remote corners of Finland. Bus Holiday Tickets (discount cards) are available for those traveling long distances (valid 2 weeks). For inform ation, phone Phone:0200 4000. FERRY (laiva) There are many excursions exploring Finland's eastern lake system and the country's canal network. Trips into Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania are possible; check with the tour operator whether a short-term visa is required. These can be obtained through the country's embassy or a travel agent. Contact Silja Line: Phone:09 18041; Tallink: Phone:09 228 311; and Viking Line: Phone:09 12 351. |
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