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.
Public and private transfers from the airport to the city
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.
Transfer comparison from HEL airport to downtown
Overview of all transfer options from Helsinki Airport to the City Center
| Transport | Travel time | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Public train | 50 Min. | 4,10 € | Details |
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Public bus | 60 Min. | 4,10 € | Details |
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Taxi | 30 Min. | 35‑45 € | Details |
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Welcome Pickups |
30 Min. | 50 € | Details |
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Uber | 30 Min. | 35‑60 € | Details |
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Carsharing | 30 Min. | Individ. | Details |
Notices:
• 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.
• The optimal transfer depends on the number of travelers, budget and available time.
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
50 minutesCost:
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
Timetable and tickets here ↗
Travel time:
60 minutesCost:
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
Official local taxis
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
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
Book a Private Transfer ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
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
Order an Uber ride ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
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
Check local providers ↗
Travel time:
30 minutesCost:
Depending on selected carDescription:
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 accommodationRoute from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to central Helsinki (Central Station “Helsingin päärautatieasema”)
Helsinki Travel Tips (AD)
Travel tips and recommendations for a great stay in Helsinki:
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