Public City Transport in Helsinki
General Information on Public City Transport in Helsinki
General Information about Intermodal Stations/ Terminals
Public Transport Connection between Stations and Terminals
Accessibility of Helsinki City Centre from Stations/Terminals
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Information on Public City Transport in Helsinki
Bus, Tram, Metro & Commuter Trains
Route Planner & Timetables for Public City Transport (English version) http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
Public Transport Map: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/timetablesandroutes/maps/Pages/tramlines.aspx
Tickets & Prices:
*Single tickets for Bus, Tram & Ferry may be bought at ticket machine or driver (2,20-2,80 €)
*Tickets for Commuter Trains may be bought at conductor
*Tickets for more trips and/or more days may be bought at ticket machines, tourist
information or HSL Service Office at Central Railway Station
Free Public Transport with Helsinki Card
(http://www.helsinkiexpert.com/helsinki_card/helsinki_card_information)
Taxi
Taxis in Helsinki are reliable.
Price: 5-10 € basic charge + 1.50-2.00 € p.km
Each taxi has to have a price list and fare calculator
Central Homepage for Taxis in Helsinki (incl. price list & service telephone):
http://www.taksihelsinki.fi/htdeng/page1.aspxk
Accessibility: Standard supply at Airport, Ferry Terminal, Railway Station. For further taxi
stands see http://www.taksihelsinki.fi/htdeng/page21.aspx
General Information about Intermodal Stations/ Terminals
Airport (Helsinki – Vantaan Lentoasema)
Position: 20 km North-East of Helsinki City Centre
Size: Modern Airport with all necessary service facilities
Flight Connections to/from Helsinki: http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/timetables/timetable-search
Official Website (incl. all service information): http://www.helsinki-vantaa.fi/home
Interregional Bus Station at Airport: Some Interregional Buses stop directly at Helsinki
Airport. For connections see: http://www.matkahuolto.info/lippu/en/
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Central Bus Stat ion ( Kamppi Bus Stat ion: Linja- Autoasema)
Position: Middle of City Center, situated in basement of Kamppi Shopping Centre.
Walking distance to Central Railway Station = 500m.
Address: Kamppi Shopping Centre – Urho Kekkosen Katu 1
Size: Modern and huge terminal, all necessary service facilities available
Website (incl. information on tickets & services): http://www.expressbus.fi/helsinki-busstation
Interregional Bus Connections to/from Helsinki: http://www.matkahuolto.info/lippu/en/
Central Railway Stat ion ( Raut ieasema)
Position: Directly in City Centre (Metro Station “Rautatientori”); 500m from Central Bus
Station
Address: Rautatientori
Website:
http://www.vr.fi/en/index/aikataulut/jatkoyhteydet_ja_junabussit/helsingin_jatkoyhteydet.html
Train Connections to/from Helsinki Central Railway Station: http://www.vr.fi/en
Passenger Port (Sat ama)
Three different Passenger Ports:
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South Harbor in the City Centre with 3 Passenger Terminals:
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Eteläsatama (address: Eteläranta 7)
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Olympiaterminaali (address: Olympiaranta 1)
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Katajanokanterminaali (address: Katajanokanlaituri 8)
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West Harbor (Länsisatama/ Länsiterminaali) (address: Tyynenmerenkatu 8)
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Vuosaari Harbor (address: Provianttikatu 5)
Size & Services: Good infrastructure at all terminals
Official Homepage of Helsinki Port / Passenger Terminal (incl. service information):
http://www.portofhelsinki.org/palvelukartta/main5eng.html#1
International Passenger Ferry Connections to Helsinki: See Information on Arrival (Link
zu Ebene 1)
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Public Transport Connection between Stations and Terminals
Ferr y Terminals - Central Bus Stat ion / Railway Stat ion
Ferry Terminals “South Harbor” - Cent ral Bus St ation & Railw ay St ation
Tram
Duration: 10 - 20 minutes
Frequency: every 10 minutes
Relevant Tram Stations:
- at Terminal Eteläsatama: “Eteläranta”
- at Terminal Olympiaterminaali: “Olympialaituri”
- at Terminal Katajanokanterminaali: “Vyökatu”
- at Central Bus Station: “Lasipalatsi” or “Kampintori”
- at Railway Station: “Rautatieasema”
Timetable & Route Planning: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
The distance between the Terminals at South Harbor and Central Bus Station may be
easily walked (duration: 20-30 minutes)
Ferry Terminal “West Harbor” - Central Bus Station / Railw ay Station
Tram
Duration: 15 minutes
Frequency: every 10 minutes
Relevant Tram Stations:
- at Central Bus Station: “Kampintori”
- at Railway Station: “Rautatieasema”
- at Ferry Terminal: “Länsiterminaali”
Timetable & Route Planning: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
Ferry Terminal “Vuosaari” - Central Bus Station / Railw ay Station
Connection with Metro and Bus (interchange at “Vuosaari”)
Duration: 50 - 60 minutes
Frequency: every 10 - 20 minutes
Relevant Metro/Bus Stations:
- at Central Bus Station: “Kamppi” (Metro)
- at Railway Station: “Rautatientori” (Metro)
- Interchange Point: “Vuosaari” (Metro / Bus)
- at Vuosaari Ferry Terminal: “Hansaterminaali” (Bus)
Timetable & Route Planning: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
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Ferr y Terminals - Air port
Ferry Terminals at “Sout h Harbor” - Ai rport
Connection with Tram & Bus (interchange at Railway Station)
Duration: 45 - 55 minutes
Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes
Relevant Bus Stations:
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at Terminal Eteläsatama: “Eteläranta”
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at Terminal Olympiaterminaali: “Olympialaituri”
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at Terminal Katajanokanterminaali: “Vyökatu”
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Interchange Point at Railway Station: “Rautieasema”/“Rautatientori”
- at Airport: Terminal 1 and 2
Timetable & Route Planning: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
Ferry Terminal “West Harbor” - Airport
Connection with Tram & Bus (interchange at Railway Station)
Duration: 45 - 55 minutes
Frequency: every 20 - 30 minutes
Relevant Tram/Bus Stations:
- at Ferry Terminal: “Länsiterminaali” (Tram)
- Interchange Point at Rail Station: “Rautatieasema”/”Rautatientori” (Tram/ Bus)
- at Airport: Terminal 1 and 2 (Bus)
Timetable & Route Planning: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
Ferry Terminal “Vuosaari Harbor ” - Airport
Connection with Metro & Bus (interchange at “Vuosaari” and “Sörnäinen” or via Railway
Station)
Duration: 1h 30 minutes
Frequency: every 10 - 30 minutes
Relevant Bus Stations:
- at Ferry Terminal: “Hansaterminaali”
- Interchange Point at Metro Stations: “Vuosaari” and “Sörnäinen”
- at Airport: Terminal 1 and 2
Timetable & Route Planning: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
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Central Bus Stat ion – Railway Station
Metro
Duration: 3 minutes
Frequency: every 10 minutes
Relevant Metro Stations:
- at Central Bus Station: “Kamppi”
- at Railway Station: “Rautatientori”
Timetable & Route Planning: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
The distance between Central Bus Station and Railway Station may be walked within
10 minutes (500m)
Airport - Central Bus Station / Railway Station
Public Bus
Duration: 30 - 40 minutes
Frequency: every 10 - 30 minutes
Relevant Stations:
- from Central Bus Station go to Railway Station (see Information ‘Central Bus
Station – Railway Station’)
- at Railway Station: “Rautatientori”
- at Airport: Terminal 1 and 2
Timetable & Route Planning: http://www.hsl.fi/EN/Pages/default.aspx
Finnair City Bus directly connects Airport with City Centre
Duration: 30 minutes
Frequency: every 20 minutes
Routemap & Timetable Finnair City Bus: http://www.finnair.com/FI/GB/informationservices/after-the-flight/transport-to-and-from-airport
Price & Ticket: 6.30 € (tickets may be bought in bus, discount with Helsinki Card)
Taxi
In front of Terminal 1 and 2
Service & Prices: see General Information on Public City Transport in Helsinki (LINK)
Direct Interregional Buses to Helsinki Airport from Finnish Cities
– See General Information Helsinki Airport (LINK)
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Accessibility of Helsinki City Centre from Stations/Terminals
Central Bus Station & Railway Station - City Centre
Walking distance to all main sights
Ferry Terminals - City Centre:
*South Harbor directly in City Centre
*West Harbor: by tram in 15 minutes
*Vuosaari Terminal: by Metro & Bus in 50 minutes
For More Information see ‘Public Transport between Stations and Terminals’ (Ferry
Terminals – Central Bus & Railway Station)
Airport - City Centre:
Direct Bus Connection from Airport to City Centre in 30 – 40 minutes.
For More Information see ‘Public Transport between Stations and Terminals’ (Airport –
Central Bus & Railway Station)
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