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The city’s railway station is located in the center and a metro line connects the city with the eastern Suburban areas. However, there isn’t much to see along the route due to lack of monuments in this area. The railway has 3 major lines from from Turku in the west, Tampere in the north and Lahti in the northeast. International rail travel is also accommodated at the stations.
The city’s railway station is located in the center and a metro line connects the city with the eastern Suburban areas. However, there isn’t much to see along the route due to lack of monuments in this area. The railway has 3 major lines from from Turku in the west, Tampere in the north and Lahti in the northeast. International rail travel is also accommodated at the stations.
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Transportation
Transportation
The bus network around the city is much denser compared to the tram system and more frequent since buses travel all major routes of Helsinki multiple times a day. Predominantly, the bus network is divided into the Westbound, Northbound and Eastbound. Westbound buses operate through the underground bus station at the Kamppi center while the remaining two networks are stationed near the Central Railway Station at the Eliel Square and Railway Square respectively. Long distance and Express bus tickets can be purchased from the underground stations that will take you around for hours on end. Being part of the HKL network, further information can be obtained from the official website.
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In Helsinki, roaming around by ferry is a popular way to get around in the summer months. Tourists love this mode of transport for its scenic views and its slow pace. The main ferry network is owned by HKL but private owners also provide ferries for tourists going back and forth. A tourist ticket has to be bought from the terminal to board the ferry and it is advised to book your tickets in advance in the peak seasons of June, July and August. With the sheer excitement that ferry travel creates in tourists, a number of ferry offices have been set throughout the city:
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Cars can be rented from the airport by car rental companies. However it is advisable to not explore the city in a car as parking space is difficult to find and expensive at 3 Euros per hour (Sunday’s are free). If you want to explore this magical city without the hassle of traffic and parking, stick to travelling by tram or a train. Car Rental Companies are:
Read full articleAdd practical stops to your Helsinki plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Helsinki plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Helsinki plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
Add practical stops to your Helsinki plan across places, hotels, shopping, and food.
