Europe
Finland
Uusimaa
Helsinki
Things to do in Helsinki
Allegro Train

Allegro Train, Helsinki: Address, Allegro Train Reviews: 4.5/5

See all things to do

Allegro Train

See all things to do
See all things to do
Allegro Train
4.5
380
#2 of 50 Transportation in Helsinki
Rail Services
Visit website
About
Allegro is a high-speed train service between Helsinki, Finland, and St. Petersburg, Russia.
Suggested duration
More than 3 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Full view

Top ways to experience similar attractions

The area
Address
Neighbourhood: Vironniemi
How to get there
  • Rautatientori • 1 min walk
  • Helsingin yliopisto • 5 min walk
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
1,436 within 5 kms
Cafe Roasberg
225
0.2 km€€ - €€€ • Dessert • Cafe • European
Passio Keittio Ja Baari
901
0.5 km€€€€ • European • Scandinavian • Vegetarian Friendly
Karl Fazer Cafe
2,125
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Dessert • Cafe • European
Restaurant Karljohan
276
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • European • Scandinavian • Vegetarian Friendly
HOKU
364
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • Japanese • Asian • Vegetarian Friendly
Sori Taproom
148
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • American • Bar • European
Emo
373
0.5 km€€ - €€€ • European • Scandinavian • Vegetarian Friendly
Friends & Brgrs Helsinki (Aikatalo)
645
0.3 km€ • Quick Bites • American • Fast food
Finnjavel Salonki
383
0.6 km€€€€ • European • Scandinavian • Vegetarian Friendly
Oluthuone Kaisla
287
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Bar • Pub • Gastropub
See all
Attractions
444 within 10 kms
Helsinki Tourist Information
33
36 mVisitor Centres
Sininen Suora / Blue Line Artwork
1
47 mMonuments & Statues
Rautatientori
90
53 mPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Helsinki Central Railway Station
2,900
53 mArchitectural Buildings
Ateneum
1,101
0.2 kmArt Museums
Helsinki Icepark
59
0.1 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Lux Helsinki
21
0.1 kmCultural Events
Lantern Carriers
1
86 mMonuments & Statues
Helsinki Tram System
1,765
0.3 kmTrams
Memorial Plate - Evacuation Of Children 1939-1945
1
95 mMonuments & Statues
See all
Popular mentions
4.5
380 reviews
Excellent
236
Very good
131
Average
8
Poor
3
Terrible
2
Tanja
Helsinki, Finland22 contributions
Fast and efficient!
Apr 2020
My favourite type of transportation. Nearly always on time. The service is good. 3 h trip is a quick pleasure to cross the border with no problem. Wish it resumes its services sooner than later!
Written 1 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Erika
Vastra Frolunda, Sweden13 contributions
Weekend in st Petersburg
Oct 2020
Our friends took us to peterburg for the weekend via this train. So so easy. Cheap. Comfy. Only three hours. Probably the only chance I will have to visit Russia so why not
Written 30 October 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Alex J
Melbourne, Australia2,208 contributions
An amazing service. The best way to travel between Helsinki and St. Petersburg!
Sep 2019
I had gone from St. Petersburg to Helsinki by the Allegro in October 2018, when I visited Finland, at the end of a trip to Russia. I loved it. Then, in September 2019, my wife and I went on a trip to Russia, and we spent a week in Helsinki, prior. We took the same train in the reverse direction, i.e. from Helsinki to St. Petersburg.
Now, whereas in 2018 I traveled first class, in 2019 my wife and I went in second class (I think the names given are "executive" class and "economy" class). It is less than one-third the price, and the seats are slightly narrower (2 by 2 in economy, whereas first class was 1 by 2). Also, in economy there was no lunch served, whereas there was lunch in first class. But, there is plenty of space for luggage in economy, and the seats are quite comfortable, so there is no need waste money paying three times the fare!!
As I said in my 2018 review, I simply cannot imagine why anyone would want to fly between these two cities !! The ride was super smooth, and the journey took about three and a half hours. Best thing, it is city centre to city centre. So if you factor in the time taken to travel airport to city at both ends, AND the requirement to go early to the departure airport for security and other formalities, I am sure train is much less time consuming!
Perhaps the best thing about going by train between the two cities, is that all official formalities (checking of passports, customs, etc...) are done on the train, while it is rolling along, by officials from Russia and Finland. You don't have to get off. You don't even have to get up from your seat! Now, that's service. Compare that with treatment at an airport, where you have wait in a queue, and stand all the time! As I said earlier, I will repeat: I cannot imagine why ANYONE would fly between these two cities! A wonderful service. With free wi-fi !!
Written 12 August 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
HelsinkiFinnish
Helsinki133 contributions
Easy travel to St Petersburg and Vyborg
Jan 2020
It takes only 3,5 hours from HEL to SPB. You can stop in Vyborg also, Vyborg is old Finnish town, Soviet Union took it after WWII. Vyborg is small town, SPB is great, especially in summer time.
Written 4 May 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
AndreiSandru
Valkeakoski, Finland12 contributions
Almost perfect way to travel to St. Petersburg
Feb 2020
Had a weekend long trip to St. Petersburg by Allegro train and it was a delight! 3 hours only and you can go partying, eating and exploring. The train is new and comfortable. I say almost perfect, because of the VISA requirement to travel to Russia (the newly implemented electronic VISA is not accepted for the train because of russian government decision).
Written 26 February 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Bazlen28
Melbourne174 contributions
Superb way to travel
Jan 2020 • Couples
Very clean train with comfortable seats. We paid for a business class seat. Pleasant journey, announcements in english. Would definitely recommend and use again. The only negative feedback I have is that when you book tickets online and choose your seat you do not know which way the train is facing or going to travel, so you could be sitting backwards.
Written 26 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Julia Ray
St. Petersburg, Russia3,066 contributions
Fast, comfortable
Jan 2020 • Couples
Clean, high quality service, good food in the buffet car, tax return is just great.
Money wise compared to long lines at the borders while travelling by car or bus.
Written 23 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
hew_sg
Sydney, Australia137 contributions
VR train between Helsinki and St. Petersburg
Dec 2019
The allegro train may not travel as fast as OBB (peak around 230 km/h), but first class service provides full meal and self service coffee/ water beverages. The checking of custom officer from both Finland and Russia is smooth and efficient.
Written 1 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Vlad
Brooklyn, NY14 contributions
great way to get to Sain Petersburg in Russia
Jul 2019
it was great way to get to Sain Petersburg in Russia, comfortable, very quick, easy to access, and you do noyt have to have two plains to arrive to sant petersburg..
Written 9 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Mr. Smith
3 contributions
Superb way to travel
Dec 2019
This is the way to travel between Sankt Peterburg and Helsinki. Fast and clean, efficient staff, dinning car and other necessities available.
Written 8 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
2
…
Showing results 1-10 of 160
Anything missing or inaccurate?
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing