Transportation in Helsinki

Navigate Helsinki's world-class public transport. Complete guide to HSL metro, trams, buses, city bikes, and tips for commuters.

Helsinki consistently ranks among Europe's best cities for public transportation. The HSL system serves 1.5 million people with integrated ticketing across all modes.

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Daily passengers

1.2 million

Metro stations

Tram lines

Bus routes

300+

On-time rate

97%

Bike share stations

460

Medios de transporte

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Metro

Efficient system connecting Espoo through Helsinki to eastern suburbs

M1: Matinkylä ↔ VuosaariM2: Tapiola ↔ Mellunmäki

Every 4-8 minutesHorario: 5:30-23:30 (until 2:00 Fri-Sat)

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Tram

Iconic network since 1891, covers central Helsinki

Line 2 (sightseeing)Line 6 (Kallio)Line 9 (East)Line 4 (Töölö)

Every 5-8 minutesHorario: 5:30-23:30

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Bus

Comprehensive network including night buses

City (1-99)Trunk (500-599)Express (400s)Night (N series)

5-15 minutes main routesHorario: 5:00-01:00 (night buses Fri-Sat)

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Commuter Rail

Fast connections to suburbs and airport

A, I, P, E, K linesAirport: I/P trains (30 min)

Every 10-15 minutesHorario: 5:00-00:30

Billetes y precios

Zonas

Zona	Cobertura
A	Central Helsinki
B	Inner suburbs (Lauttasaari, Herttoniemi)
C	Outer Helsinki, Vantaa, Espoo centers
D	Regional (Kirkkonummi, Kerava)

Precios

Tipo de billete	Precio	Validez
Single (80 min)	€3.10	AB zones
Day (24h)	€9.00	AB zones
7-day	€37.00	AB zones
30-day	€69.70	AB zones
Annual	€682.00	AB zones

Métodos de pago

• HSL App (best)
• HSL Card
• Contactless bank card
• Ticket machines

Descuentos

Students: 50% off
Seniors (65+): 50% off
Children 7-17: 50% off
Under 7: Free with adult

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Helsinki City Bikes

Estaciones: 460

Temporada: €35

Día: €5

Infraestructura

Baana: car-free corridor Ruoholahti to Pasila
Waterfront route to Kalasatama
Winter plowing on main routes
Bike parking at transit hubs

✈️Conexión con el aeropuerto

Método

Train (I/P lines)

Tiempo

30 minutes

Precio

€4.10 (ABC zones)

Frecuencia

Every 10 minutes

Apps recomendadas

HSL AppTickets, routes, real-time info

CitymapperAlternative route planner

VR MatkallaLong-distance trains

City BikesBike share management

Consejos

Get the HSL app first - it's essential
AB zones cover most residential areas
Annual pass saves €82 vs monthly
Employer may subsidize transport
Rush hours: 7:30-9:00 and 16:00-18:00
Snow rarely stops service - system designed for it