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Finland has an excellent network of roads, therefore it is easy and pleasant to get around the country by car. The density of motorways and roads is higher in the southern part of the country, where a large part of the population also lives. Tourists that are passionate drivers will be also happy to know that motorways and other roads have no tolls.
The driving rules are almost the same as in other European countries. There are some differences however. For example, drivers have to keep their headlights on all the time, both in cities and outside. You have to yield to cars coming from your right, even if they come from small streets, unless there are signs indicating that you have right of way. Trams have right of way, no matter where they come from. Buses also have right of way when pulling out from a bus stop.
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Finland offers excellent public transport options all over the country. Depending on your budget, you can travel fast by plane or train. Buses are also popular.
Finland has about 25 airports. Many locals travel by plane for long distances to save time. Almost all major cities have airports: Helsinki, Jyväskylä, Ivalo, Kuopio, Oulu, Pori, Rovaniemi, Savonlinna, Tampere, Turku, Vaasa. Smaller cities are also served by airports. It's good to know that some flights might be cheaper than the train for the same route, especially when booked with enough time in advance. If you plan to travel around Finland, always compare prices for flights, trains and buses, then choose what is best for you.
An useful website for travellers to Finland is Journey.fi. It is managed by the Finnish Transport Agency and allows you to check the public transport routes. It integrates train and bus schedules.
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