There are still seats available on trains to Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi, and on the train to Kolari they are also running out. According to VR, Lapland is now attracting tourists.
– Lapland is doing just as well this year, if not better than last year. All possible equipment will be available,” says Tyynilä.
The most popular days for Christmas on the train tracks are the 22nd and 23rd. Cabin seats on south-to-north trains are almost sold out, and the same applies to car trains. Seats are still available on trains to Rovaniemi and Kemijärvi, but trains to Kolari are starting to fill up.
Christmas is the biggest season of the year for VR.
– An estimated 50,000 passengers take trains for Christmas, says Tyynilä.
Christmas traffic on trains is quieter on Christmas Eve morning.
If you can be flexible with your return date, it’s easier to find a ticket
The return service starts on the railway on Boxing Day. Regarding the return traffic, there are still places, but limited, says Tyynilä. The best ticket for the train is the one who is ready to be flexible in the travel days.
– From Kemijärvi in \u200b\u200bthe south direction 26.–30. There is limited space on the trains leaving in December. The cabin seats are sold out, but there are still a few seats available. Cabin seats are still available on trains leaving from Rovaniemi and Kolar, Tyynilä says.
Ticket prices for train tickets are more expensive during Christmas than during a normal weekend.
– The price lives according to demand. During the season, when demand is higher and capacity is limited, prices are also higher. The earlier you buy the ticket, the cheaper it is.
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