Helsinki Airport (HEL), also known as Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, is the largest international airport of Helsinki and is located about 17 km north of the main city center. Upon arrival, you can reach downtown Helsinki by Public train, Public bus, Taxi, Welcome Pickups (Private Transfer), Uber or Car Sharing.

This guide compares all available airport transfers at Helsinki Airport (HEL) according to classic travel factors. This includes travel time, cost per person (pp), a short route description and links to book or buy tickets.

Transfer comparison from HEL airport to downtown

Overview of all transfer options from Helsinki Airport to the City Center

	Transport	Travel time	Cost	More
	Public train	50 Min.	4,10 €	Details
	Public bus	60 Min.	4,10 €	Details
	Taxi	30 Min.	35‑45 €	Details
	Private Transfer	30 Min.	50 €	Details
	Uber	30 Min.	35‑60 €	Details
	Carsharing	30 Min.	Individ.	Details

Notices:
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
• There may be waiting times at the taxi rank if there are high volume of passengers. In this case, a pre-booked transfer (e.g. via Welcome Pickups) is the more faster and comfortable option.

Public train

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

50 minutes

Cost:

4,10 € pp (zones ABC)

Description:

Regional train lines ‘I’ and ‘P’ from “Helsinki Airport” (Railway station between Terminal 1 & 2) to “Helsinki Central Station”, directly in the city center

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Public bus

Timetable and tickets here ↗

Travel time:

60 minutes

Cost:

4,10 € pp (zones ABC)

Description:

Bus line ‘600’ from Helsinki Airport (Stop “Lentoasema” in front of the terminal) to the stops in the city; bus stop “Rautatientori” is located near Helsinki Central Station

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Taxi

Official local taxis

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

45-50 €

Description:

Taxi from Helsinki Airport (Taxi rank in front of Terminal 1) to the centre of Helsinki, Helsinki Central Station or directly to your accommodation in the city centre

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Welcome Pickups (AD)

Book a Private Transfer ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

50 €

Description:

Comfortable private transfer (via Welcome Pickups) from Helsinki airport (Nameplate in the Arrival Hall) to the center of Helsinki or directly to your accommodation

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Uber

Order an Uber ride ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

35‑60 €

Description:

Uber from Helsinki airport (pick-up location according to Uber app) to the center of Helsinki, to Helsinki Central Station or directly to the accommodation

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Car Sharing

Check local providers ↗

Travel time:

30 minutes

Cost:

Depending on selected car

Description:

City Car Club or 24Rent from Helsinki Airport (pick-up location according to provider) to the center of Helsinki, to Central Station or directly to your accommodation

Things to know about Helsinki:

1. Helsinki was founded 1550 by the Swedish king Gustavo Vasa
2. For about six weeks a year, you don’t see the sun at all in Helsinki
3. Helsinki is the coldest capital in the world, with an annual average temperature of no more than 0 °C