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How to get from Helsinki to Espoo by bus, metro and tram?

By bus, metro and tram

To get from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki, you’ll need to take one tram line, one metro line and one bus line: take the 3 tram from Kaivopuisto station to Rautatieasema station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M1 metro and finally take the 118 bus from Urheilupuisto (M) station to Lukutori station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 55 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

55min€2.80
Tram - 3
Metro - M1
Bus - 118
118
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Kaivopuisto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Helsinki
  • 2
    Tram - 3
    Wait for tram
    3
    Meilahti
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Rautatieasema
    ID H0301
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rautatientori
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Kivenlahti
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Urheilupuisto
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Urheilupuisto (M)
    ID E2192
    50 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Espoon Keskus
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3314
    8 min
  • 10
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus, train and tram

To get from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3 tram from Kaivopuisto station to Rautatieasema station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A train and finally take the 520 bus from Leppävaara station to Lukutori station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is €2.95.

63min€2.95
Tram - 3
Train - A
Bus - 520
520
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Kaivopuisto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Helsinki
  • 2
    Tram - 3
    Wait for tram
    3
    Meilahti
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Rautatieasema
    ID H0301
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Helsinki
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Leppävaara
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leppävaaran Asema
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leppävaara
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Matinkylä (M)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3312
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Helsinki to Espoo

The distance between Helsinki, Helsinki and Espoo, Helsinki is approximately 17.81 km, which can typically be travelled in 55 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helsinki to Espoo by bus, metro and tram, so no matter how you choose to travel in Helsinki – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Helsinki

Helsinki is located at Helsinki, Helsinki and the nearest public transit station is Olympiaterminaali.

Bus stations close to Helsinki:

  • Eiran Sairaala
  • Viiskulma
  • Merimiehenkatu

Public transit stations close to Espoo, Helsinki

Espoo is located at Espoo, Helsinki and the nearest public transit station is Lukutori.

Metro stations close to Espoo:

  • Niittykumpu
  • Urheilupuisto
  • Matinkylä

Train stations close to Espoo:

  • Kauniaisten Asema
  • Koivuhovin Asema

Bus stations close to Espoo:

  • Lukutori
  • Henttaanaukio
  • Lukusolmu

By bus, train and tram

To get from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki, you’ll need to take one tram line, one train line and one bus line: take the 3 tram from Kaivopuisto station to Rautatieasema station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the A train and finally take the 520 bus from Leppävaara station to Lukutori station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is €2.95.

63min€2.95
Tram - 3
Train - A
Bus - 520
520
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Kaivopuisto

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from tram station
    Start from tram station
    Helsinki
  • 2
    Tram - 3
    Wait for tram
    3
    Meilahti
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Rautatieasema
    ID H0301
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Helsinki
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - A
    Wait for train
    A
    Leppävaara
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Leppävaaran Asema
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Leppävaara
    150 m • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Matinkylä (M)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3312
    12 min
  • 10
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Helsinki to Espoo?

    The fastest way takes 55 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line M1, Bus line 118.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Helsinki to Espoo?

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line A, Bus line 520.

  • Is there a direct tram between Helsinki and Espoo in Helsinki?

    No, you’ll have to take one tram line, one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 55 min.

  • Which tram line goes from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki?

    The 3 tram line goes from Meilahti station near Helsinki to Rautatieasema station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line till Rautatieasema station near Espoo in Helsinki

  • How long does it take to travel from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki by tram, metro and bus?

    The total travel time between Helsinki and Espoo in Helsinki by tram, metro and bus is about 55 min.

  • Where do I get on the tram near Helsinki to get to Espoo in Helsinki?

    Get on the 3 tram from the Meilahti station near Helsinki in Helsinki.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Helsinki and Espoo in Helsinki?

    Get off the tram at the Rautatieasema stop, which is closest to Espoo in Helsinki.

  • When is the last metro from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki?

    The last metro from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki is the Kivenlahti - Vuosaari line. It leaves the Helsingin Yliopisto station at 2:34 AM.

  • How much is the total tram, metro and bus fare from Helsinki to Espoo?

    The ride from Helsinki to Espoo costs €2.80.

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