Classic route
VR InterCity Helsinki–Kuopio
Helsinki → Kuopio · Finland
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The Savo line threads through Finland’s lake district to Kuopio, water rarely out of sight; InterCitys continue north to Iisalmi and Kajaani.
How this line was checked
- Line drawn from OpenStreetMap relation 1849328 — the same nodes OpenStreetMap holds for this railway, thinned to within under 25 m of them
- Checked against OpenStreetMap: the whole line lies on real track, a median 7 m from it
- Checked against the running timetable via ÖBB Scotty: our line sits under 100 m from the shape of IC 63
- Wikipedia has an article for this line
- See for yourself: open this line on the map with OpenStreetMap's own railway drawn underneath it
Questions and answers
How long is the VR InterCity?
The VR InterCity runs 455 km from Helsinki to Kuopio.
How long does the VR InterCity take?
The fastest scheduled journey is 4 h 8 min for the 455 km. That is an average of 110 km/h end to end. The line's top service speed is 200 km/h.
Who runs the VR InterCity?
VR, with InterCity2 double-deck.
How old is the VR InterCity?
The line has been in service since 1889. 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?
6 direct trains on a weekday (counted on 2 September 2026).
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