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St Petersburg to Helsinki route resumes
05 August 2008
Some three years since the last time the route was operational, the first Stella Lines ferry set sail from St Petersburg for Helsinki this weekend, it has been revealed.
The St Petersburg Times reports the relaunch of the 11-hour passenger route, which includes the option of cabin accommodation.
Each journey provides capacity for up to 400 cars and 1,860 passengers on Stella Lines' ferry, Julia.
Vice-governor of St Petersburg Igor Molchanov told television broadcaster Mir that arriving by ferry offers a simpler process than driving between the cities.
This is due to the complexities of driving through customs when on the road, the St Petersburg Times reports him as saying.
Helsinki has this week played host to the ninth running of the URB festival, which is due to last until August 10th.
International guests and Finnish performers feature in the event, which is accompanied by a programme of workshops and exhibitions.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
The St Petersburg Times reports the relaunch of the 11-hour passenger route, which includes the option of cabin accommodation.
Each journey provides capacity for up to 400 cars and 1,860 passengers on Stella Lines' ferry, Julia.
Vice-governor of St Petersburg Igor Molchanov told television broadcaster Mir that arriving by ferry offers a simpler process than driving between the cities.
This is due to the complexities of driving through customs when on the road, the St Petersburg Times reports him as saying.
Helsinki has this week played host to the ninth running of the URB festival, which is due to last until August 10th.
International guests and Finnish performers feature in the event, which is accompanied by a programme of workshops and exhibitions.
Opodo cheap flights, hotels and car hire - let the journey begin!
