VR Group is a state-owned railway company primarily operating in Finland, but it also has operations abroad, especially in Russia. Owned entirely by the Finnish state, VR Group operates passenger rail services with 250 long-distance and 800 commuter rail services every day. There is an international passenger rail service from Finland to Russia, with four Allegro passenger trains per day to Saint Petersburg and one overnight train to Moscow via Saint Petersburg called the Tolstoi. Owners may transport their pets in trains when traveling with their pet. There are spaces for pets in all trains. Pet spaces can be located with the aid of the dog symbol which is on the outside and inside of the wagon. Pets cannot be transported without a passenger accompanying them. The pet should be vaccinated and housetrained. On long-distance trains there is a fixed pet charge €5/pet. Pets travel on the floor in front of the seat next to you. If you want to book a seat for your pet a pet charge and a train ticket with a 50 % discount is collected. Please cover the seat you pet travels on. On night train sleeping cars: in a car-end compartment for one group the pet charge is €5. On trains to Russia passengers may transport two dogs on a leash, two transport boxes or one dog on a leash and one transport box. The maximum dimensions of the transport box are 60 x 45 x 40 cm. Several animals may be transported in one box. Pets on commuter trains: Travel with pets on commuter train pet compartments without additional charges. Traveling with guide and assistance dogs is permitted in all compartments without additional charges. The space reserved for pets is by default on the floor, in front of the seat next to you. When the train is not full pets may travel on the seat, but then the seat must be covered with a mat.
Taking a pet to a foreign country involves preparation and planning far in advance of your departure date. Requirements for pet travel to a foreign country are set by the destination country. If you are you traveling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting.
More information on the VR Group Railway pet policy
