Getting around by public transport

Visit page Public transport in Helsinki | Welcome Helsinki | City of Helsinki to find detailed information.

Public transport works well in Helsinki, and it is affordable. Please note that tickets are not sold on board, but must be purchased in advance either from a ticket machine or with the Helsinki Region Transport (HSL) app. Visit Tickets and fares | HSL.fi for more information. R-kiosks also sell single and day tickets.

From the airport to the city center

To travel from the airport to the city center, you need an ABC zone ticket, which costs €4.40 per adult. This single ticket is valid for 90 minutes. During this time, you can change vehicles within the mentioned zones. If you are staying in Helsinki for a longer time, you should get a day ticket (1–13 days) depending on the length of your trip.

Trains I and P

You can easily get from the airport to the Central Railway Station by train. You can choose either the I or P train. The journey takes 42 minutes by P train and 47 minutes by I train. Trains depart approximately every 8 minutes.

Bus 600

You can also get to the city center by bus number 600, which departs from the airport. The journey takes about 10 minutes longer than by train.

Taxis

If you wish, you can choose a taxi ride and book it in advance if necessary. There are different companies, such as Taxi Helsinki 0100 0700 – Worthy of your trust.

From the center of Helsinki to Hotel Rantapuisto

Rantapuisto is located in Ramsinniemi, Vuosaari, the street address is Furuborginkatu 3. You can easily reach the hotel from the Central Railway Station by metro. This is zone AB, and the price of a single ticket is 3.20 euros. Choose the metro with the terminus in Vuosaari. From Vuosaari metro station, continue by bus no. 817. It leads directly in front of Rantapuisto. The bus runs once an hour between 8 am and 5 pm, the timetable is at Route 817.

If you like walking, you can get to the hotel by getting off the metro at the Meri-Rastila stop. From there, bus number 560 takes you close to the hotel. Get off at the bus terminus and continue on foot. The walking journey takes about 13 minutes. If you wish to walk the entire distance, it will take about half an hour. You can find the route on HSL’s website Itinerary suggestions.