Helsinki Central Railway Station and its granite lantern-bearers

11 of the best · Helsinki, Finland

Getting to and Around Helsinki

The airport train, Air Serbia’s new route, the main stations, HSL’s trams, metro and ferries, and the ferries to Tallinn.

Our 11 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Helsinki.

  1. About 30 minutes by train

    Helsinki Airport (HEL)

    Vantaa·Airport

    Finland’s main airport, linked to the centre by the I and P trains.

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  2. One ticket for everything

    HSL public transport

    Helsinki·Public transport

    Trams, buses, the metro, commuter trains and the Suomenlinna ferry, on one ticket.

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  3. About 15 minutes

    Suomenlinna ferry

    Market Square·Ferry

    The HSL ferry from the Market Square to Suomenlinna.

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The full list: Getting Around, A–Z

Neighbourhood

Flights & the airport 3

Arriving in Helsinki.

  1. Announced for 2027

    Air Serbia: Belgrade–Helsinki from 2027

    Helsinki Airport·Airline route

    Air Serbia’s Belgrade–Helsinki route, announced for 2027.

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  2. Based at Helsinki Airport

    Finnair

    Helsinki Airport·Airline

    Finland’s national airline, based at Helsinki Airport.

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  3. About 30 minutes by train

    Helsinki Airport (HEL)

    Vantaa·Airport

    Finland’s main airport, linked to the centre by the I and P trains.

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Main railway stations 2

Central and Pasila.

  1. Trains, metro and trams

    Helsinki Central Railway Station

    Kluuvi·Railway station

    The main station, for commuter, long-distance and airport trains.

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  2. Every train stops here

    Pasila station

    Pasila·Railway station

    The main interchange north of the centre, at Mall of Tripla.

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Around the city 4

HSL, ferries and entry.

  1. April to October

    HSL city bikes

    Helsinki·Bike share

    Shared city bikes in Helsinki and Espoo, from April to October.

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  2. One ticket for everything

    HSL public transport

    Helsinki·Public transport

    Trams, buses, the metro, commuter trains and the Suomenlinna ferry, on one ticket.

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  3. EES since April 2026

    Schengen entry: EES and ETIAS

    Finland·Entry rules

    Finland is in the Schengen area: the EU Entry/Exit System applies at the border.

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  4. About 15 minutes

    Suomenlinna ferry

    Market Square·Ferry

    The HSL ferry from the Market Square to Suomenlinna.

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Ferries 2

To Tallinn and beyond.

  1. From the West Terminal

    Eckerö Line

    Jätkäsaari·Ferry to Tallinn

    Ferries to Tallinn from the West Terminal in Jätkäsaari.

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