Getting around
Train
Local trains I and P operate between Helsinki Airport and the city centre on the Ring Rail Line every 10–20 minutes. The journey takes 30 minutes. A regional ABC ticket is required and it can be purchased from a ticket machine or via HSL mobile app.
Bus
Buses operate throughout the region. Bus 615 runs between the airport and the Central Railway Station and takes around 45 minutes. A regional ABC ticket can be purchased from a ticket machine or via HSL mobile app. Bus 415N operates at night.
Tram
Trams are the main mode of public transport in the inner city. Local tickets for zones AB can be purchased from a ticket machine.
Suomenlinna ferry
The municipal ferry operates between the Market Square and the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress all year round. Tickets for zones AB can be purchased from a ticket machine at the Market Square.
City bikes
There are 3450 bikes and 238 bike stations in Helsinki available from May to October. Registration and further information including prices: www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes.
Metro
The metro line in Helsinki region stretches from Matinkylä, Espoo to Vuosaari, Helsinki via the city centre. Tickets for zones AB can be purchased from a ticket machine.
Walking
Helsinki is a compact city to explore on foot, as most of the sights are within convenient walking distance of the city centre. There are also maps available with recommended walking routes.