Classic route
VR InterCity Helsinki–Joensuu
Helsinki → Joensuu · Finland
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A double-deck InterCity east along the Karelian line to Joensuu, gateway to Finland’s forested North Karelia.
How this line was checked
- Checked against OpenStreetMap: 93.8% of this line lies within 250 m of real track (median 11 m); the longest stretch away from it is 8.5 km
- Checked against the running timetable via ÖBB Scotty: our line sits 0.1 km from the shape of IC 3
- Wikipedia has an article for this line
Questions and answers
How long is the VR InterCity?
The VR InterCity runs 448 km from Helsinki to Joensuu.
How long does the VR InterCity take?
The fastest scheduled journey is 4 h 9 min for the 448 km. That is an average of 108 km/h end to end. The line's top service speed is 200 km/h.
Who runs the VR InterCity?
VR, with Sr2, double-deck IC.
How old is the VR InterCity?
The line has been in service since 1894. That is the year the atlas dates it from: for a modern brand running over an older railway, it is the railway's date, not the brand's.
How often does the VR InterCity run?
7 direct trains on a weekday (counted on 2 September 2026).
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