Railroad route Saint-Petersburg - Lahti overview

Trains from Saint-Petersburg to Lahti depart 5 times a day. Departure of the first train a day - at 02:16, the last - 23:09. Travel time between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti takes from 02h 39min to 06h 46min. Train tickets from Saint-Petersburg to Lahti cost from 111 USD to 479 USD, depending on a train category, ticket category, date of travel and additional services.

On this page we have collected all the important, useful and relevant information about the railway and trains between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti: train schedules, train types, travel time, ticket classes and prices, main trains on a route, recommended trains, answers to frequently asked questions and traveler reviews.

• The relevance of the information on this page is April 2021.

Departure and Arrival stations

Complete schedule of trains from Saint-Petersburg to Lahti

Frequently Asked Questions about trains between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti

Train categories on a route between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti

High-Speed Trains

High-speed trains with speeds up to 250 km/h, first launched in Russia in 2009, immediately became a popular alternative to air travel for both Russian citizens and foreign tourists.

High-Speed Trains Allegro between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti depart 4 times a day, passing the entire route for 01h 39min - 02h 44min.

High-Speed Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti have the following numbers: 781М, 783М, 785М, 787М.

Interesting fact: Unfortunately, despite the popularity of high-speed trains and a consistently high load (occupancy rate exceeds 87%), High-Speed Trains are still not widespread in Russia, essentially connecting only a few of the most important cities. The reason for this is the huge distances between the cities of Russia, which leads to significant costs required for the construction of new modern railways that would be suitable for high-speed trains.
Important: Try to buy High-Speed Train tickets as early as possible. A few days before departure on High-Speed Trains, usually there are no available seats, and the price of the remaining tickets rises 2-3 times from the original.

High-Speed Trains on the route from Saint-Petersburg to Lahti have the following ticket classes:

• Sitting (Economy class) - from 130 USD
• Sitting (Business class) - from 192 USD

Schedule of High-Speed Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti

Luxury Trains

Luxury Trains are one of the most luxurious and famous trains in Russia, offering the highest level of service quality, comfort and style with higher prices as well. Each train has a specific interior design based on the operator.

Luxury Trains Lev Tolstoy between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti depart 1 time a day, passing the entire route for 04h 48min - 05h 56min.

Luxury Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti have the following numbers: 032А.

Interesting fact: Luxury Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti boast not only the most convenient timetable, but also a wide range of services and best-trained staff. For passengers who appreciate real comfort and privacy, these trains offer spacious VIP coupes with individual bathrooms, wide berths and included additional services. These luxury compartments are sold entirely for single or double occupancy.
Important: Please note, that Luxury Trains in Russia are very kitschy trains, so the "comfort" you get in this case is something a Russian officials would like, rather than how this term is usually understood in western society. Expect heavy curtains, lots of polished plastic, dozens of tabloids, and rather simple dishes at exorbitant prices. But anyway, these legendary trains definitely worth a ride at least once in a lifetime, just for the unique experience.

Luxury Trains on the route from Saint-Petersburg and Lahti have the following ticket classes:

• 2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 110 USD
• 1-сl. sleeping compt. - from 144 USD
• De Luxe sleeping - from 479 USD

Regular Trains

Regular Train is historically the first class of trains, nowadays is the most common type of train in Russia that can take you to almost everywhere, slow and reliable. Such trains run at a speed of about 60-80 km/h and make stops at all (or most) stations on their route. Stops can be either for 1-5 minutes, or for 20-30 and even for an hour and a half. Check the train route and duration of stops using the ROUTE button next to each train.

Regular Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti depart a day, covering the whole route from 06h 46min to 06h 46min.

Regular Trains between Saint-Petersburg and Lahti have the following numbers: 206У

Interesting fact: at long stops, passengers of Regular Trains often go to the platform and buy traditional pies or local crafts from Babushkas on the platform.
Important: at stops, do not go far from the train! You may not notice the train departing and your personal belongings will go on a trip without you, and you can stay at this station for several hours or even days. Your ticket will not be valid for traveling on the next train and you will have to buy a new ticket at the box office of this station. The staff does not speak any language other than Russian.

Tickets for the Regular Train are usually cheaper (compared to other classes of trains or plane tickets). Regular Train on the route from Saint-Petersburg to Lahti have the following ticket classes:

• 2-сl. sleeping compt. - from 111 USD

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