Rail and Sail – International Trains and Ferries

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Helsinki Ferry Routes

Helsinki Ferry Routes: Explore the Baltic Sea

Comprehensive Guide to Helsinki Ferry Routes Explore Helsinki’s enchanting ferry routes to the Baltic Sea. Discover medieval Tallinn, Stockholm’s luxury, and tranquil Mariehamn. With enchanting ferry routes, Helsinki is not merely a destination but a gateway to exciting journeys. Choosing your route is like selecting a story to live. Each voyage has its tale, from…
Helsinki Central Station

Seven great hotels in Helsinki for train travelers

Here are seven great Helsinki hotels near the train station that are all good solid choices for those arriving or departing by rail. Our criteria for selecting prime hotels in Helsinki for train travelers All of these hotel choices meet our main criteria, which are: Reliable brands with good reviews and location (proximity to the…
Taking the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm

Our Rail and Sail Trip to Helsinki and Stockholm

We took a winter holiday trip from Moscow to Helsinki and built in a short side tour to Stockholm. We took the overnight train from Moscow to Helsinki, where we planned to spend a few days before joining a Russian tour group and travelling to Stockholm on a ferry. This was our first rail and…