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Intercity Bus & Train Services in Finland

Finnish buses & coaches, long distance trains.

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This page refers to long distance bus and train services between Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Hämeenlinna, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Kajaani, Kotka, Kuopio, Lahti, Lappeenranta, Mikkeli, Oulu, Pori, Rauma, Riihimäki, Rovaniemi, Savonlinna, Seinäjoki, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa and more. Onnibus offers cheap bus tickets for the following routes: Helsinki - Turku (Raisio), Helsinki - Tampere, Helsinki - Pori, Helsinki - Rauma, Helsinki - Forssa, Helsinki - Jyväskylä, Helsinki - Kajaani, Tampere - Pori, Tampere (Hervanta) - Turku, Tampere - Jyväskylä, Oulu - Jyväskylä, Turku (Raisio) - Jyväskylä, Turku (Raisio) - Helsinki - Kuopio, Turku (Raisio) - Oulu - Ylläs

Long distance public transport in Finland is modern, safe, comfortable and punctual, with routes all over the country. Buses and trains are air-conditioned, with reclining seats and bathrooms. Most include free power and Wi-Fi.

Tips: Ticket prices vary widely - even for departures within one hour from the same company - so check the schedules carefully! Specials are not always published in English. Check Finnish versions of sites for the magic words Tarjous, Tarjoukset, Säästö or Erikoishinta , which all indicate specials.

Finnish-English travel dictionary: Useful words / phrases Show

• Hae - Search
• Matkalippu, Lippu - Ticket
• Lipunmyynti - Ticket sales
• Menolippu - Single ticket
• Menopaluulippu - Return ticket
• Satama - Port / Harbour
• Lentoasema - Airport
• Rautatieasema - Railway station
• Linja-autoasema - Bus station
• Pysäkki - Bus stop
• Katajanokka, Eteläsatama, Kanavaterminaali, Länsiterminaali, Olympiaterminaali Names of passenger terminals in Helsinki for ships to Sweden and Estonia
• Aikuinen - Adult
• Opiskelija - Student
• Lapsi - Child
• Matkustaja - Passenger
• Reitti - Route
• Aikataulu - Timetable
• Matkatavarat - Luggage, baggage
• Kaikki päivät - Every day
• Lähtöpaikka - Point of departure
• Lähtoaika - Departure time
• Matka-aika - Journey time
• Saapumispaikka - Destination
• Saapumisaika - Arrival time
• Saapumispaikka, Määräpaikka - Destination
• Maksuväline - Method of payment
• Käteinen - Cash
• Luottokortti - Credit card
• Maksaminen - Payment
• Sanakirja.org Online for many years, Sanakirja is not so versatile as Google Translate, but more accurate and comprehensive">Finnish > English > Finnish Dictionary
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Long distance bus and coach services are regular and frequent, even to remote parts of the country. Buses are clean and modern with air conditioning, reclining seats, seat belts and bathrooms. Individual power outlets and Wi-Fi have become the standard and are provided free.

Finland's oldest bus consortiums are Matkahuolto (1933) and ExpressBus (1991) . Comparatively new to the market are Onnibus, who in 2014 shook things up with ticket prices a fraction of those previously available, and FlixBus , who commenced operations in Finland in 2023.

Bus stations have restaurants and shops. Baggage left at one station is dispatched to its destination, even when bus transfers and different bus companies are involved.

Onnibus Onnibus offers cheap long-distance bus fares Finland-wide , with routes extending as far north as Levi in Lapland. The bigger destinations include Helsinki, Turku, Pori, Tampere, Vaasa, Jyväskylä, Oulu, Kajaani, Kuopio and Kotka, with stops at smaller towns in between. website: The English version of the Onnibus site is comprehensive and easy-to-use, with information on tickets, timetables, routes, bus stops, bus facilities and more. Ticket purchases can be made online or with the app, with numerous payment options (credit card, online banking etc.) Onnibus www.onnibus.com - En, Fi Onnibus App onnibus.com/mobileapp Customer Service Tel: 0600 02010 Limited hours. Call charge € 0.99 / min + local network charge.

Matkahuolto website: Tickets, timetables, and fare information. Ticket purchases can be made online or from Matkahuolto terminals, Matkahuolto agents and many travel agencies. Regular travellers: Matkahuolto offers season or multiple-trip tickets loaded onto a Travel Card. Travel Cards can be topped up at R Kiosks and onboard most buses. Matkahuolto www.matkahuolto.fi - En, Fi, Sw Timetable service, Tel: 0200 4000 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call charge € 1.99 / min + local network charge. Matkahuolto also provides economical, reliable parcel services .

ExpressBus website: Tickets, timetables, routes and bus stops. Ticket purchases can be made online or from bus drivers or various outlets - see site for details. ExpressBus accepts Matkahuolto Travel Cards. ExpressBus expressbus.fi/en - En, Ru, Fi, Sw ExpressBus journey information is available from the Matkahuolto service. Tel: 0200 4000 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call charge € 1.99 / min + local network charge.

FlixBus In July 2023, German/international bus behemoth FlixBus launched operations in Finland with a bus/ferry service from Vaasa to Warsaw, with stops in Finland in Vaasa, Närpiö, Pori, Rauma, Raisio, Turku, Salo, Espoo and Helsinki. FlixBus plans to expand its intra-Finland routes and connections to its European network. Prices for intra-Finland routes seem comparable to Onnibus. International routes appear cheaper than or comparable to flying, though flight prices vary widely and trips should be researched individually. Naturally long-distance international journey times by bus are much longer. Ticket purchases can be made online or with the app, using VISA, MasterCard, Amex, Discover, JCB, PayPal, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. FlixBus www.flixbus.com FlixBus App flixbus.com/service/bus-app

Ecolines: St. Petersburg by bus Due to Ukraine, journeys to St. Petersburg are cancelled until further notice website: Tickets, timetables, route and bus information. The 398km Helsinki - St.Petersburg trip takes about 6½ hours. Ticket purchases can be made online, in 8 currencies. Ecolines www.ecolines.net - Multi-language

I like the direct translation of the Finnish word for railway, rautatie - iron road .  Tough stuff!

Finnish commuter and long distance trains are operated by VR . The rail network extends northwards to Kolari, north of Rovaniemi, and the trains are fast, comfortable, and punctual. Intercity trains are well serviced and have free power outlets, WLAN and mobile phone coverage. You can also take the train to St. Petersburg . Due to Ukraine, journeys to St. Petersburg are cancelled until further notice

• Discounts are available for all advance purchases of long distance tickets. Reduced prices apply to tickets bought a minimum of three days in advance, with increasing discounts for tickets bought up to 60 days in advance. Additionally, family tickets are available on which children up to 16 accompanied by an adult travel free .
• Pendolino is the high-speed train of Finland, with a pressure-tight tilt-body and designed to travel at up to 220 km/h. They have a restaurant car, wireless internet, and a variety of other services
• InterCity , InterCity2 , and Express trains are single and double-deck trains with a variety of services, such as a 'Mobile Bistro' trolley. They are not so luxurious as the Pendolinos, but have much lower fares
• Some trains have car-carrier wagons and sleeping cars
• Bicycles can be taken on long-distance trains; they must be booked in advance because of limited spaces, and the charge is €4‑8 based on distance (2022).
• Pets can be taken on long-distance trains, on carriages displaying a dog symbol. Pets must have a passenger accompanying them. The charge is €4‑8 based on distance (2022)
• St. Petersburg train info Due to Ukraine, journeys to St. Petersburg are cancelled until further notice
• All long distance trains are non-smoking

Tickets+ Online The VR website has loads of information, including full details of train types, facilities and services , so you can choose your destination and the type of train you get there in. Tickets, timetables , services, tips and offers, services for business travellers and more at VR www.vr.fi - En, Ru, Sw, Fi

The Finnish Transport Agency provides a point-to-point long-distance journey planner for Finland. Enter your starting point, destination, and departure or arrival time for results including flights, rail and bus connections, and walking routes. You can save your regular routes for later searches. The free service also includes local transport connections for 21 cities. opas.matka.fi - En, Sw, Fi

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The bus company Matkahuolto also provides a range of parcel services which utilise its frequent buses and broad route coverage to deliver goods all over Finland. Dispatch and delivery can be between various Matkahuolto service points, and they also provide door-to-door services. I personally recommend this service; it's well-priced and reliable.

The site has information on services, packing etc. and a price calculator and Service Point search. Matkahuolto www.matkahuolto.fi - En, Fi, Sw

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Finland: Discover all the cities you can travel to by bus

How to Use and Book Trains and Buses in Finland

Buses and trains offer an easy way to reach many places all around Finland. Taking the train is a fast and ecological way to travel between the bigger cities in Finland.

But what is even more impressive, is the vast bus network in Finland.You can literally travel by bus on dirt roads of the countryside.

Bus rides are especially handy in Lapland, as trains stop at Kolari, Kemijärvi and Rovaniemi but you might want to have an adventure further in the north (and you totally should!).

This local’s guide is here to explain how you can travel around Finland without a car.

I hope to give you helpful detailed advice so that you feel comfortable planning your trip! Here are some of the questions I’ll answer in this post.

• How and where can you check timetables and buy tickets online?
• Can you combine train and bus traveling?
• Can you travel in Lapland without a car?
• Why Finns are so funny on board?

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Trains in Finland

Taking the train at helsinki airport, long-distance buses in finland, onni bus in finland: budget travel option, book your bus or train ride early, combining train and bus traveling in finland, lapland without a car, entertainment in trains and buses in finland, eating in trains and buses in finland, greeting in trains and buses in finland, socializing on trains and buses in finland, finns piling their stuff in public transport vehicles, luggage on a bus or train in finland, funny seating games on buses in finland, toilets on board.

To check destinations, timetables or ticket booking, do this:

• Use the  online shop of the Finnish Railway company, VR
• Type date, your starting point (e.g., Helsinki) and end destination (e.g., Rovaniemi) and get a suggestion of connections.
• There are many ways to purhase the ticket. You can buy it at the station, ticket vending machine or any R-kioski shop across Finland. R-kioski is a Finnish chain of kiosks like the chain ‘7-Eleven’.
• You can also buy the ticket online, print or take a print screen of your ticket. Or use the VR app.

• Use the  online shop of the Finnish bus companies, Matkahuolto
• Type date, starting point, and end destination. You get a suggestion of connections.
• Buy the tickets when you enter the bus. You can also book a ticket online. Print the ticket or save a print screen of the ticket.
• Special advice to Helsinki: The main bus station is on the cellar floor of Kamppi shopping center. There you can find buses to other cities, for example, Porvoo, which is a cute day trip destination.

Onni bus is a Finnish bus company which sells super cheap bus tickets online. Notice that for Onni bus you always have to buy your ticket in advance!

You can see their buses on the Matkahuolto site I mentioned above, but their site is good to know if you want to see just their connections. Also, I have noticed that sometimes the tickets are the cheapest there.

• Use the  online shop of Onni bus
• Buy online in advance.

Traveling by bus allows you to see the gorgeous Finnish nature up and close.

Public transport in Finland is comfortable and reliable. The train rides can be cheap if you book your tickets at least three weeks in advance.

I just bought train tickets three weeks early and scored 40€ tickets for 10€. So, if you can, make your arrangements in advance and you will truly have cheap logistics in Finland.

Combining train and bus traveling gives you more options in terms of price, timetables and destinations.

In Finnish, a railway station is “rautatieasema” and a bus station is “linja-autoasema”. In many cities, the two stations are within walking distance from each other (the distance is z. 200 m – 1 kilometer), for example in Tampere, Turku, Kuopio, Oulu, Pori, Joensuu, Rovaniemi and Helsinki.

But, what’s even cooler is that some cities have a travel center, “matkakeskus”, in Finnish. This travel hub has both the trains and buses making transfers super easy! You can find a travel center in Lahti, Jyväskylä, Mikkeli, Vaasa, Seinäjoki and Lappeenranta.

Personally, I love a transfer in these cities because I don’t have to carry my luggage and worry about finding the other station.

First of all, getting from Helsinki to Lapland is super easy via train. You just need to book a ticket to the Lapland night train. I have a detailed post to help you with Lapland night trains.

Thus, a car in Lapland helps you see more but it’s not a must. The Lapland train takes you to Rovaniemi, Kemijärvi or Kolari. Then you’ll have to take a bus.

In terms of easiness and not spending over two hours on a bus, I’d focus on a couple of Lappish destinations.

• From Kolari railway station, you can travel by bus to Äkäslompolo, Ylläsjärvi or Levi.
• From Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi, you can quite easily travel to Pyhä, Luosto and Salla.

My Lapland guide is a great read for you if you’re planning a Lapland vacation!

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Most long-distance buses and trains have a working wi-fi. However, this may not be the case with long-distance buses in Lapland as the Lapland is a vast rural wilderness.

Newspapers and magazines can be borrowed from the front of the bus. You’ll see a pile next to the driver. By the way, newspaper on a seat or in a seat pocket doesn’t necessarily mean that the place is booked in Finland. It means that the newspaper has been left there for other passengers to enjoy.

It is okay to eat and drink in all forms of public transportation in Finland. If you are traveling on an afternoon or evening train, be sure to visit the restaurant carriage. There, you’ll see locals relaxing.

In Helsinki region, it is rare that people greet the driver when entering or exiting the vehicle. You can even get a surprised face from the driver if you say ‘Hello’.

However, the situation changes, the further you travel away from the capital. In smaller cities, it is entirely the opposite!

Finns rarely talk to strangers (Check out my post on small talk in Finland ). This also is the case in public transport. We keep our voice to the minimum and avoid unnecessary conversations.

If you are in a group, it is okay to talk with mild voice. Also, don’t watch a video or have a skype call without a headset!

We love to show our personal zone by piling our stuff to the seat next to us. This is nothing personal. Everybody does it.

You can always take all your luggage (even big suitcases) to a bus or train in Finland. When you’re traveling yourself, your luggage is transported free of charge.  

Note that you have to be very independent with your luggage, because there are no trolleys or customer service available for customers with a lot of luggage.

On a long-distance bus, luggage is usually storaged in a separate compartment. You or the driver puts the luggage in the compartment before you enter the bus. 

On the long-distance trains, you take care of all your luggage by yourself. 

In Finland, we only sit next to another person when all possible window places are taken, and you have to start filling up the aisle seats. As a Finn, we get a slight feeling of irritation when this happens. Two seats for one person is a luxury we are used to, especially on long-distance bus rides.

It is very typical to ask for a seat without any words. Just stand or slow down next to the seat you want and watch the pile of stuff on it. The person sitting next to the pile will gather them away and you can take your seat. Naturally, you can also ask! 🙂

The toilets are decent on trains and buses. In Lapland, they operate connections either with a big or small bus. The big buses usually have a toilet.

The small bus doesn’t have a toilet but just let the driver know that there’s a need for a bathroom. They will let you go to the bathroom on the stops or, if it’s an emergency, the side of the road. So you are okay to travel with kids on a bus in Lapland!

What else would you like to know about trains and buses in Finland? Let me know in the comments! Looking for more information about different traveling styles in Finland? Check these other posts:

• The Ultimate Guide to Helsinki Airport and Logistics
• Helsinki Tallinn Ferry: Visit Two Capital Easy and Cheap
• Driving in Finland – Safe, Easy and Fun!
• How to Travel from Helsinki to Lapland with Night Train
• How to Plan a Finland Family Holiday without Stress

Warm wishes from Finland,  Varpu

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Wednesday 5th of July 2023

Hi Varpu, The clock is ticking towards my trip to Finland. My accommodations are all set, travel arrangements are almost finished and we hit a snag. The original plan was to take the train from Parkano to Rovaniemi, rent a car to get to a cabin we are renting, return to Rovaniemi and finally take the night train back to Helsinki. The problem is the train isn't running on the day we are scheduled to return. We will be taking a night bus instead. My cousin called it the butt destroyer and said he'll be waiting for us in Helsinki with a first aid kit. :) Regardless, I am excited for the experience and I'm sure will have stories to share about that adventure.

Thank you so much for the information and travel tips. :)

Tuesday 11th of July 2023

Hei Joanne! You can do this - even with the bus! Enjoy your trip!

Sherry Huggins

Monday 26th of June 2023

I'm so glad I found this! I do have a couple questions. We are most likely purchasing the Scandinavian Rail Pass. If we decide to go that route, how do you book reservations for trains when using this pass?

We will be arriving in Rovaniemi on December 2nd and leaving on December 5th. We are planning to take a Reindeer Sleighride/Northern Lights tour, go to Santa Park and then to the Santa Claus Village. We are huge Christmas fans and thought this would be great. Would you suggest doing something else instead of doing both the Park and the Village? If so, which would you suggest skipping?

We are trying to decide between taking the train from Rovaniemi to Helsinki or to just fly. If we take the train, is there a daytime train? I seem to only be able to find overnight trains. If we take the train, we would only have time to see the Temppeliaukio church before getting on our overnight cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm, Sweden. Is it worth flying instead so we can see more of Helsinki? We need to be on our cruise by 4pm and not sure what are the best sights to see in Helsinki.

Any information you can give would be fabulous!

Thank you in advance, Sherry

Hei Sherry! If you are Christmas fans, I would recommend doing all the things you mentioned! Flying could be an option if your schedule is so tight. In Helsinki, there would be the Christmas Market, Temppelinaukio church and lots of other things to see, here are some suggestions: https://herfinland.com/what-to-do-in-helsinki/ You can ask the train related questions on the Facebook chat of VR so that you have 100% correct information. Here's their page: https://www.facebook.com/VRmatkalla/ - the chat is great!

Saturday 10th of June 2023

Hello. My husband and I are arriving in Helsinki around 2 PM. The next day we’d like to go visit Porvoo by taking the Onnibus. I know you have to buy tickets in advance, but can we buy them the morning of or does it need to be sooner? Thanks!

Hei Traci, You can get them on the same day too, they can be sold out, though. Hope you have a great time in Finland!

Monday 3rd of January 2022

This is really helpful info! One question we had was about the luggage on OnniBus. We will be traveling from Rovaniemi to Saariselka area on an Onnibus and only see that the luggage says 20kg limit on their website. It's not clear what the size limit is. We will have one large suitcase that's bigger than a typical carry-on size. It's about 76cm x 50cm x 33cm

In your experience, do you know if there are any problems taking these larger suitcases on the OnniBus?

Thursday 10th of March 2022

Hi Rachel! I haven't witnessed any situations with huge luggage when I have traveled with Onnibus. My guess is that they would take it if it's below the weight. But please ask Onnibus to be certain. Thanks and have a wonderful trip!

Susana Rodriguez

Wednesday 6th of January 2021

Hi Varpu, How to go from Helsinki airport to Mikkeli?

Tuesday 12th of January 2021

Hei Susana, it's super easy, you would just take the train from the Helsinki airport to Mikkeli. There's at least one switch of trains but the instructions on the railway stations are easy to follow!

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Finland: Discover all the cities you can travel to by bus

Timetables & Tickets

There are many easy ways to buy your ExpressBus ticket. You can buy it on board or at a bus station. Online ticket purchases must be made 30 minutes before departure.  Payment method on board include cash and debit and credit cards (excluding Visa Electron). Online purchases can be paid via online banking or with a credit card.

Timetable search & Ticket purchase

How to purchase a ticket.

Purchasing a ticket 1. Select your journey - Select your departure and arrival destination and travel date - Select a return date if you wish to purchase a return ticket Note! Please make sure while selecting your journey and making your purchase that the timetable search is opened only in a single browser window or tab. If the search page is opened in more than one browser window or tab, a wrong date or journey may be printed on the purchased ticket. 2. Select a departure - You will now see a list of possible departures on your selected departure date - Select the most appropriate one - You can limit the search to cover only special offers or direct connections - If you wish to see the list of roadside stops, click on the "i" button next to the departure - Select your departure by clicking on "Purchase" 3. Select a ticket - Select your desired ticket type - You may purchase tickets for several passengers at the same time - The system automatically calculates your group discount - If you wish to purchase a return ticket but did not mention it in the beginning, please select "Add return journey here" on the right - After selecting your desired ticket type, click on "Accept" - After making your selection, the ticket will be reserved for you for 15 minutes. A counter will appear on your screen.  Please pay attention to the counter, especially when purchasing special offer tickets. 4. Select your seat - If you want to make sure you get a seat, you may reserve it here. The seat reservation is €2.5. - If you do not wish to reserve a seat, click on "Skip seat reservation". 5. Enter your details - Enter at least one passenger's name. - PINS cardholders may collect PINS for their ticket purchases. Enter your PINS card number here. - Enter your details and click "Continue" 5. Verification and payment -You will now see your journey details. Please check them carefully. - Make sure to read the Terms & Conditions of the Online Ticket Ticket purchase requires accepting the Terms & Conditions. - We recommend you to select emailing a receipt of your purchase to yourself. Enter your email address in the appropriate field and check that it is correct. - Next, select your payment method: we accept most online banking payments as well as Visa and Mastercard credit cards. 6. Receipt 7. You will see your ticket after payment. 8. You may now print out the receipt or save it on your device. 9. You may also travel without a receipt. In that case, you need to carry a valid ID with the same name as in the ticket reservation.

Privacy policy

We use Matkahuolto online store system that stores the data of the purchase maker. We recommend that you read the Terms & Conditions concerning data gathering, data disclosure policy, and registry protection principles on the Matkahuolto website. www.matkahuolto.fi/en/good-know/file-descriptions/

Tarkan Tiketti Online Deal

Tarkan Tiketti Online Deals are available at different prices starting from €2. The earlier you buy your ticket before you travel, the cheaper it will be. Tarkan Tiketti is available only in the online store. You will find the available Tarkan Tiketti Online Deals in the timetable search on our website. The Tarkan Tiketti Online Deals of each departure can be seen in the departure listings along with the lowest price available at the moment. Tarkan Tiketti Online Deals are sold only for one-way journeys. If you wish to obtain a Tarkan Tiketti Online Deal for your return journey, you must purchase your return ticket separately. Purchase your return ticket after making the one-way purchase. Note! Tarkan Tiketti Online Deals purchased for departures of the following coach operators can only be used when boarding from the departure location printed on the ticket: Länsilinjat Oy, Väinö Paunu Oy, and Pekolan Liikenne Oy. The company operating the selected departure can been seen in the timetable search.

Return discount

The return discount is 10% of the normal adult one-way fare, when the one-way journey exceeds 60 kilometres. The return ticket eligible for discount can be purchased in our online store, on board (not on Helsinki-Turku route), or at a bus station.

Student discount

The discount is 50% of the normal adult one-way fare, when the one-way journey exceeds 60 kilometres. The discount is applied upon presentation of a student ID issued jointly by Matkahuolto and VR or a student ID with a Matkahuolto logo printed on it. The joint student ID of Matkahuolto and VR can be obtained from Matkahuolto service points and agents. The student ID can also be obtained from VR ticket offices. The ticket eligible for discount can be purchased on board or at a bus station.

Pensioner discount

The press discount is 30% of the normal adult one-way fare, when the one-way journey exceeds 60 kilometres. All persons over 65 years old are eligible for the discount upon presentation of a photo ID. The discount also is applied upon presentation of a Social Insurance Institute Kela card with a photo, marked "pensioner", and a Matkahuolto, VR or Finnair logo printed on it. In addition Kela card or Matkahuolto pensioner's card entitle to a discount. Tickets eligible for discount can be purchased on board or at a bus station.

Child and youth discounts

Two children under 4 years old travel for free accompanied by a paying passenger over 12 years old. Children aged 4-11 are entitled to a 50% discount of normal adult one-way fare regardless of the length of the journey. Children and youth aged 12-16 are entitled to a 50% discount of the normal adult one-way fare, when the one-way journey exceeds 60 kilometres. The discount is applied upon presentation of a valid ID. Tickets eligible for discount can be purchased on board or at a bus station.

Discount for conscripts and non-military servicemen

The discount is 50% of the normal adult one-way fare, when the one-way journey exceeds 60 kilometres. The discount is applied upon presentation of a conscript ID or non-military service card. Tickets eligible for discount can be purchased on board or at a bus station.

Group and family discounts

Adult, regular fare paying passengers are entitled to a 25% discount on the normal one-way fare when travelling with at least three paying passengers. One-way journey must exceed 60 kilometres. In additions, groups of over 9 passenger must have a seat reservation purchased at Matkahuolto. Group tickets are available online or at bus stations.

Press discount

The press discount is 30% of the normal adult one-way fare, when the one-way journey exceeds 60 kilometres. The discount is applied upon presentation of a press ID with the Matkahuolto logo printed on it. Tickets eligible for discount can be purchased on board or at a bus station. Only one discount is applied per journey.

Additional service charges

A supplementary fee of €5 may be charged on the expressbus night departures..

In addition to the regular fare, the coach operator has the right to charge a supplementary fee, if the departure takes place between 11 PM and 4 AM. The supplementary fee can be paid in cash. All coach operators do not charge the supplementary night fee. The payment can be made in cash or with a debit or a credit card.

Bicycles and pets are welcome on board

ExpressBus offers easy transportation for bicycles and pets too. You can also bring more than two pieces of luggage with you. However, please consult the coach operator before your journey to make sure there is room on the bus for your pet, bicycle or extra luggage.  The bus operators charge a small supplementary fee for the transportation of these items. Check the amount of the fee with the coach operator.

Payment methods

Cash, debit and credit cards..

In addition to cash, you can pay with the most common debit and credit cards on board and at bus stations. However, Visa Electron is not accepted on board as of yet.

Travel cards

If you travel regularly, we recommend the Matkahuolto Travel Card, onto which you can load different ticket types. The Travel Card can be obtained from Matkahuolto service points and agents. Travel Cards can be reloaded at R-kiosks. Read more .

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The annual card is a travel card that contains either 44 or 22 journeys. The annual card of 44 journeys is 25% cheaper for adults and 50% cheaper for children compared with the regular fare. The respective discount for the annual card of 22 journeys are 15% (adults) and 50% (children) A passenger is allowed to pay for the journey of more than one passengers at a time. The card is valid for a year from the date of purchase, and can be reloaded at Matkahuolto service points.

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The business travel card is a card intended for business travel purposes, and it is valid on all ExpressBus routes. The advantage of this card is that the passenger skips queuing for ticket and saving the receipts. They only need to insert the card in to the card reader on board. Their company will receive a monthly invoice along with a detailed travel report. The same card can be used to pay for the journey of several passengers. The validity period of the business travel card can be defined at the moment of purchase (i.e. a year). If needed, the amount or the cost of journeys may be limited by the purchasing company. The card can be reloaded at Matkahuolto service points.

The Bus Pass is a ticket intended for holiday travel that is loaded onto a Matkahuolto Travel card. The Bus Pass offers unrestricted travel on all long-distance bus routes throughout Finland. The Bus Pass is for personal use and can be used by one person at a time only. Bus Passes are available for 1 week (€149) or 2 weeks (€249). The Bus Pass is activated at the moment of purchase and is valid for the following 7 or 14 days. The pass can be reloaded at all Matkahuolto service points.

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The Matkahuolto CityCity Ticket is a multiple-trip ticket intended for regular travel between two cities that is loaded onto a Matkahuolto travel card. The CityCity Ticket offers good value for money: it is up to 50% cheaper than the regular adult fare depending on the chosen connection.

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Finland has a deserved reputation for doing things at a human scale, and nowhere is this more apparent than on the country’s public transport system. From trains with onboard playrooms and efficient public buses to well-maintained highways and traffic-free cycle lanes, traveling around Finland is rarely stressful, though, like many things in Finland, it can be expensive. 

Here’s our guide to the best ways to get around Finland, from Helsinki all the way to the Arctic Circle.

Trains are the best way to enjoy the Finnish countryside

Finland’s excellent train network fans out all over the country from the art nouveau masterpiece that is Helsinki Central Station – a gem of a building created by architect Eliel Saarinen in 1919.

Run with typical Finnish efficiency by Valtion Rautatiet (VR), trains run to most major cities in the south of the country, including Tampere and Turku and the coastal towns of Pori and Hanko.

However, the network shrinks noticeably once you head north of Oulu. In Finnish Lapland, the main hub is Rovaniemi , with limited services running north to Kolari and east to Kemijärvi. Wherever you go, you’ll enjoy views of rolling forests, glinting lakes and clusters of wooden cottages in a classic red and white Nordic color scheme. International services to Russia were suspended at the time of writing due to the conflict in Ukraine. 

High-speed vs regional trains

For quick cross-country journeys, look out for high-speed Pendolino trips between major cities or fast InterCity rides. Express and Regional trains are slower and stop at plenty of tiny stations in between the big hubs. For longer trips, sleeper trains offer a choice of comfy, airplane-style seats or sleeping berths in upstairs or downstairs cabins (head upstairs for in-cabin perks such as showers and toilets, at a higher price). 

Perks of the Finnish rail system include on-board childrens’ cars with play areas, licensed dining cars, extensive support for travelers with disabilities and quiet booths for making phone calls without disturbing other travelers. Finland is also well integrated into the Eurail and Interrail ticket systems.

When it comes to prices, expect to pay a similar price to bus journeys in 2nd class, and around 35% more in 1st class. Kids under 17 pay half fares, one adult travels free with each adult for longer trips, and discounts apply for seniors and group travel. You can buy tickets online (often with discounts for advance travel) or from ticket offices and ticket machines at stations.

Tip for train travel in Finland: If you’re traveling from Helsinki in summer, before you hit the station, browse the market stalls at the Kauppatori market square for Finnish strawberries, blueberries, cloudberries, unshelled peas and other healthy snacks for the trip.

Buses go almost everywhere in Finland

Buses are the backbone of intercity travel in Finland, though with the lack of motorways and slow speed limits, bus journeys move at a rather ponderous pace. Don’t expect to cover much more than 60km (37 miles) per hour. 

You can take the bus to reach most cities, towns and villages in Finland; seats are comfortable and fares are reasonable, though regular vakiovuoro buses (which stop frequently) are cheaper than pricier pikavuoro express buses between bigger cities. Buses also run across Finland’s borders to Russia, Norway and Sweden – there’s a bit of red tape to navigate on routes to Russia, but border crossings to Nordic countries are seamless.

Ticketing is handled by Matkahuolto , and their website has comprehensive timetables for routes all over the country. Integrated within the same system are the budget intercity buses run by Onnibus , with big discounts available for advance bookings. You can buy tickets online, or from Matkahuolto offices or bus drivers. Matkahuolto also offers a bus pass allowing unlimited travel on routes across the entire country, valid for 7 days (€149) or 14 days (€249). 

In larger towns, there’ll usually be a dedicated linja-autoasema (bus terminal) where you can buy tickets and check timetables. Departures are frequent between major towns, but services drop off substantially at weekends; in remote areas, there may be no weekend buses at all. Inconveniently, services also fall off during the summer holidays.

Air travel saves time (at a carbon cost) 

Considering the ease of getting around by bus and train, there isn’t a particularly compelling reason to fly internally within Finland, though it’s worth considering a flight for the long trip up to the Arctic Circle from Helsinki. Finnair visits cities all over the country from its main Helsinki hub, but fares are quite pricey compared to internal flights outside of northern Europe, unless you manage to snag a discounted promo fare.

Cycling is a great way to explore Finland in summer

Finland is a great country for cyclists, with an impressive system of cycle paths taking you away from the traffic in and around urban areas. In the countryside, there are few hills to deal with, except in the north of the country. The country also has some impressive long-distance cycle routes , integrated into the Europe-wide cycle route network; bikes can easily be carried on ferries, trains and many buses. 

Country journeys on quiet backroads can be a real joy, with plenty of opportunities to stop and splash in lakes en route. However, the abundant lakes can make journeys quite circuitous. When cycling in remote areas, be ready for the wildlife – you’re unlikely to encounter wolves or bears but deer and elk can be a hazard, and mosquitoes will stalk you in woodland areas. 

Some cities have local bikeshare schemes, but you’ll want a decent road or mountain bike to explore the backcountry – best hired from a dedicated cycle rental establishment. Cycling in Finland is definitely a summertime activity; in winter, the biting cold, snow and ice and general lack of daylight are serious impediments to enjoyable riding. 

Boats slip between Finland’s myriad islands 

Finland has more than 188,000 islands; many are linked by bridges and causeways and ferries connect larger islands to each other and to the mainland. The most important sea ferry routes link Helsinki and Porvoo and Turku and Naantali; ferries also run from Helsinki, Turku and Naantali to the Åland Archipelago , with connections onward to Stockholm , Kapellskär or Grisslehamn in Sweden. 

International ferry companies such as Finnlines , Viking Line and St Peter Line run services from Finland to Sweden, Germany, Estonia and Russia. Then there are lake ferries within Finland – once these were vital transport links but today they’re more like leisure cruises, but they’re still a fun way to travel between Tampere and Hämeenlinna or Virrat, between Savonlinna and Kuopio , and between Lahti and Jyväskylä.

A rental car is the easy way to explore Finland 

Driving Finland’s uncrowded roads is a pleasure, with no tolls, immaculately maintained road surfaces, and endless miles of gorgeous scenery rolling by outside the windows. However, with the deeply indented coastline and lake-filled interior, a journey from A to B can take much longer than you might expect. 

Slow local speed limits don’t help – a 100kmph limit applies on major highways, rising to 120kmph on Finland’s handful of motorways. On smaller roads, you’ll have to stick to 80kmph. Speed cameras are everywhere but there are good reasons for keeping things slow; winter driving conditions can be challenging and elk, deer and reindeer pose a serious danger on the roads in rural areas. From 1 November to 31 March, snow tires are required, and slower speed limits apply.

Renting a car is easy in Finland but it can be expensive, particularly once you factor in the high cost of petrol. Most international driving licenses are valid, and all the major car rental firms have offices at airports and in major towns. There are big surcharges for one-way rentals.

Finns drive on the right, headlamps are mandatory at all times, and traffic entering an intersection from the right has right of way, even if there is no ‘give way’ sign. Parking is usually on the street and you can pay at automatic machines using cash or cards; avoid parking within 5m (16ft) of a pedestrian crossing or intersection. 

Note that many petrol stations are unmanned; you can usually pay with cash or a bank card, but automatic payment machines may not give change for cash.

Local transport is inexpensive and efficient in Finnish cities

Helsinki has Finland’s only metro and tram system , backed up by an efficient public bus network and the City Bikes bikeshare scheme. Elsewhere, inexpensive local buses zip around towns and out to nearby villages. 

The taksi (taxi) in Finland is an expensive creature, particularly for short rides, but you can find a cab easily at transport hubs and in the street in downtown areas, or you can call ahead for a ride. Uber operates in Helsinki, and you can also summon rideshares via Kyydit.net and Carpool Finland . 

Accessible travel in Finland 

Finland sets a standard that leaves many other countries in the shade when it comes to accessible travel. By law, almost all Finnish institutions and public facilities have ramps, lifts and special toilets for travelers with limited mobility, and many hotels and restaurants have disabled-friendly facilities, except for older properties. 

Trains and city buses are accessible by wheelchair, and some of Finland’s national parks have dedicated accessible nature trails. For more information on accessible travel, see Lonely Planet’s online Accessible Travel Resources . 

Why I love traveling by train in Finland

Train rides in Finland provide a wonderful space for contemplation – a chance to forget the world and drift off into quiet thought as endless pine trees (and the occasional tidy village of red and white weatherboard houses) roll by outside the windows. Human-friendly measures like play zones for kids and cubicles for phone calls only add to the stress-relieving mood; it’s like transport reinvented as meditation. 

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• By Ceasar Cotting 16 January 2023 - 7 min read
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• 16 January 2023 - 7 min read

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As an adventurous traveller in Finland, you surely want to see many places. Finland is a big country compared to its population so changing the location takes time and it also costs money. We give hints on how to travel in Finland by bus, boat, train or aeroplane. By booking tickets wisely, you will save on the budget.

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You may have heard or even experienced that Nordic countries including Finland are expensive. Unfortunately, it is true but a good thing is that during the past 10 years, public transportation in Finland has become a lot cheaper. It is now possible to travel long distances much more affordably than before. The simpler regulation has led to competition between transportation companies.

Finland is more than 1000 kilometres long from the south to the north. To see the whole of Finland during a single trip, it is advised to reserve at least 2 weeks. Summer and winter in Finland are different so at least two trips are needed to experience these beautiful seasons.

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In Finland, you can travel by bus, train, aeroplane or ferry.

The long-distance bus network in Finland is comprehensive. You can take a bus almost anywhere but point-to-point connections are not always available. Connecting buses at the hubs in bigger cities is needed but the whole trip can be booked into a single ticket. It is similar to having connecting flights but you need much less time between the rides. Travelling by bus is a slow way of moving because the speed is limited to 100 km / h.

The quality of buses in Finland is good. All the buses are in good condition and they are safe. Low-cost companies may have a little simpler decoration but there is not much quality difference between the bus companies. Taking any bus is a good choice. Some of the bus companies may offer free Wi-Fi. Normally, there is not any catering available so better to take your snacks with you.

There are a few low-cost bus companies. Onnibus and Nanobus are a few examples but traditional bus companies have lowered their prices a lot. A ticket to any bus can be booked from a single place: Matkahuolto . Sometimes, the Matkahuolto website does not show the lowest prices but you need to visit the bus companies´ websites to avail of the offers.

A good price from Helsinki to Turku by bus is less than 10 euros. If the price gets much higher, it may be wiser to book a train which is a more relaxed way of travelling.

Buses are a practical option when you are heading to sparsely populated areas. For example, you can take a local bus to Nuuksio National Park in the Helsinki area or long-distance bus to Repovesi National Park .

Finnish trains are operated by the state-owned company, VR . Trains are comfortable but they are not as fast as bullet trains. Maximum speed is only about 200 km / h but the trains often drive even slower.

We would say that travelling by train is the most comfortable way of travelling in Finland. Trains are modern, spacious and quiet. There is often a restaurant car on the train to have small snacks or drinks including alcoholic ones. Long-distance trains have private cabins to sleep in. It is even possible to take your car inside a train if you are heading from the south to Lapland.

VR uses dynamic pricing. For example, the cheapest ticket from Helsinki to Turku is about 6 euros but the most expensive can be almost 30 euros. Booking a train to Lapland with your cabin and a car may become expensive without a great bargain. That is why we recommend booking train tickets early enough and avoiding travelling during the school holidays.

The bus network in Finland is wider than the train network but it is still possible to reach all the major cities by train. As with the buses, you may need to connect to a train.

Travelling by train in Finland

Travelling from the south to Lapland takes time by bus or train. Of course, a train can still be a good choice because it is possible to travel during the nighttime and sleep in a cabin. If you prefer faster travelling, flying is the best option.

Helsinki is the flight hub of Finland and every flight starts or ends in Helsinki. Finnair is the flag-carrier of Finland having routes to airports all over Finland. There are also a few smaller airlines having connections to the smallest towns to where Finnair does not fly itself. Norwegian Air competes on the most popular routes with affordable tickets.

Flying in Finland is moderately cheap as long as you book your tickets early. Finnair tends to be the most expensive airline but it has good sales campaigns now and then. It is advisable to follow Finnair´s website a few months before the intended travelling.

Flying is the best option if Helsinki is the origin or the destination and the distance is more than 500 km. Book your ticket early.

Ferries in Finland operate mainly on international routes. Big cities, like Helsinki, run a few ferry routes inside the city to reach the islands. Other domestic ferry routes are meant mainly for travellers.

We advise to book bus tickets on Matkahuolto website. Train tickets can be booked on VR ticket store .

Check perille.fi which compares bus, train and taxi prices with a single search.

Flight ticket prices are reasonable to be bought from any reliable online travel agency or directly from Finnair or Norwegian.

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There are no international train routes to Finland except trains from Moscow and St. Petersburg. There are two main reasons for this: the geography and the western neighbours have a different rail system. Also, bus routes in Finland are mainly domestic. There may be a few border crossing lines mainly to Russia but they are rare exceptions.

The best and simplest ways to arrive in Finland are to take a flight to Helsinki or a ferry to Vaasa, Turku or Helsinki. Especially, Helsinki Airport is a busy hub.

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Finland has a well-working public transportation network. That applies to long-distance connections and local public transport companies inside cities. Ticket prices have become cheaper and travelling around Finland is not as expensive as it used to be.

The most flexible way to reach many cities in a short period is to rent a car . Roads in Finland are in good condition and the driving culture in Finland is peaceful. Even inexperienced drivers feel good about driving outside the cities.

Have you been to Finland? Did you use public transport, comment below! We are happy to answer public transport-related questions also in our Facebook group: Travelling and Living in Finland .

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Although Finland is  338,144 km², making it the 8th largest country in Europe (after Russia, Ukraine, France, Spain, Sweden, Norway and Germany), it is also the most sparsely populated country in the European Union, home to just 5.3 million people. When travelling in Finland you can therefore expect to cover large distances, often through landscapes devoid of human habitation, especially in Lapland.

However, such distances are never a problem in Finland, as the country has an excellent modern infrastructure. The country’s rail network is extensive, efficient, and comfortable. Roads and motorways are kept in excellent condition, and once away from Helsinki traffic is light by other European standards. There are over 20 airports with scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines, in Finland, with a handful of airlines operating internally.

Finland’s many lakes, islands and canals are linked by an extensive network of canal boats, vintage steamers, and ferries – large and small, and traveling around the coast among the many beautiful archipelagos is also possible by cruise and ferry. The national bus company,  Matkahuolto, offers long-distance coach connections to practically all parts of Finland. Bus is also the only way to travel in Lapland, as the rail network doesn’t extend to the extreme north. Every town in Finland runs its own local bus service from the town centre to neighboring districts.

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"They are not planning to decommission this nuclear power plant. So this is what prompts the need to have a discussion about that."

Russia said after last week's meeting that it was not currently planning to reactivate the plant. 

Mr Grossi said some important steps needed to be taken before it can restart safely. 

"In terms of what needs to happen... there shouldn't be any bombing or any activity of this type," he said. 

"Then there should be a more stable assurance of external power supply. 

"This requires repairs, important repairs of existing lines, which at the moment, and because of the military activity, are very difficult to envisage."

At least 12 people, including a pregnant woman and eight children, were injured in the attack on Balaklia over the weekend, according to Kharkiv police.

The head of the Balaklia military administration, Vitaliy Karabanov, said: "Preliminary reports suggest that an Iskander missile hit the area. 

"Experts say it exploded a few meters from the house, causing damage and igniting a fire due to the wooden structures. 

"A family of six lived there: father, mother, and four children.

"Another family with four children was visiting, so a total of eight children and four adults were injured. 

"They were all in the house at the time of the explosion."

A Russian strike on a village in Kherson has injured a man in his 70s, according to the regional military administration.

He was left with concussion and injuries to his back and head, and was treated at the scene.

The village, Tomyna Balka, is a few miles north of the Dnipro River delta across the Russian-occupied territories of Kherson and around 12 miles west of the regional capital of the same name.

Ukraine retook Kherson and other settlements on the west bank of the Dnipro River during a counteroffensive in the autumn of 2022.

Allowing Ukraine to use Western air defence systems against targets in Russia is crucial if Kyiv is going to repel Russian glide bomb and missile strikes against Kharkiv, a leading thinktank has said.  

After Joe Biden's partial lifting of restrictions on how Ukraine can use military supplies sent by the US, Kyiv can now use American weapons to strike inside Russia.

Eleven other Western countries have also recently partially or completely lifted restrictions on Ukraine's use of Western-provided weapons to strike military targets inside Russia.

"These policy changes will allow Ukrainian forces to use Western-provided systems to strike Russian firing and staging areas in Russia's border areas and airspace," according to the Institute for the Study of War, which is based in the US.

"Ukrainian officials reported that Ukrainian forces downed a number of Russian military aircraft in February 2024, many of which were conducting glide bomb strikes in the Avdiivka direction.

"Ukrainian forces' ability to down Russian military aircraft in a frontline area indicates that Ukrainian forces will likely be able to replicate the same effects with both Ukrainian and Western-provided systems to protect northern Kharkiv Oblast and Kharkiv City from Russian glide bomb strikes launched from Russian airspace."

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has previously said that Russian forces would not be able to seize Kharkiv City if Ukrainian forces received two Patriot air defence systems to deploy to the region.

According to the ISW, deployment of these defence systems would have limited effectiveness, were they not able to strike targets in Russian airspace. 

Around 1.5 million men have registered for conscription in Ukraine, the defence ministry has said.

After the new law on mobilisation came into force on 18 May, military-aged men were given 60 days to update their personal data so that the state could locate them.

According to a video posted on the ministry's YouTube channel, the majority of the updates were done on the new Reserve+ online app.

In addition to using the app, Ukrainians can update their data in person at public service centres or enlistment offices.

The ministry added that 14,000 men living abroad across 124 countries had updated their credentials. 

Ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Britain's defence chief Admiral Sir Tony Radakin spoke about the comparisons made between the Second World War and the conflict in Ukraine.

He told Sky News he is confident we are not heading towards another world war and has every faith Ukraine would prevail in its fight.

Admiral Radakin added that by the end of June, 500,000 Russians would have died or been injured in the conflict.

Kazan's airport has imposed temporary flight restrictions for safety reasons today, Russia's aviation watchdog has said.

This is usually done in expectation of Ukrainian drone attacks.

Kazan is the capital of the Russian Republic of Tatarstan and is located about 500 miles east of Moscow.

The region has been repeatedly attacked by drones in recent  months, an indication that Ukraine has dramatically improved its ability to strike deep within Russian territory.

The Russian military has suffered 1,270 casualties in the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian general staff has said. 

If that number is correct, it would be one of the highest daily Russian casualty figures since the war began. 

Kyiv has regularly claimed that Moscow's forces have lost more than 1,000 men a day since Russia launched a new offensive in the Kharkiv region last month. 

The Kharkiv region, which borders Russia, and Kharkiv City, the administrative centre of the region, have been battered nearly daily, since the attacks intensified.

The news comes on the heels of last week's decision by Joe Biden to approve the use of US-supplied weapons to hit targets inside Russia that were involved in attacks on Ukraine's Kharkiv region. 

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said Donald Trump risks being a "loser president" if he retakes the White House and imposes a bad peace deal on Ukraine.

The Ukrainian president said he had "no strategy yet" for what to do if Trump wins in November and that Boris Johnson had approached the Republican on his behalf, according to The Guardian.

He said if Trump were re-elected, the Republican could impose a crushing defeat on Ukraine, should he so chose. 

It's widely thought Trump may end US military support for Ukraine if he gets into the White House.

"Ukraine, barehanded, without weapons, will not be able to fight a multimillion [Russian] army," Mr Zelenskyy told the paper.

"Does he want to become a loser president?" he said.

"A ceasefire is a trap," he added, saying that after a break in hostilities Vladimir Putin would "go further" and make Trump look "very weak" in the eyes of the world.

Donald Trump has previously claimed he could "end the war in 24 hours".

We're getting more warnings from Russia to the US now. 

The foreign ministry told the US not to make any "mistakes that may have fatal consequences" in relation to allowing Ukraine to strike targets on Russian soil, the Interfax news agency reported.

The foreign ministry earlier warned that Ukraine using Patriot air defence systems in Russia would escalate the conflict.

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