How to get from Kontula to Espoo by bus and metro?

From Kontula to Espoo by bus and metro

To get from Kontula to Espoo in Helsinki, take the M2 metro from Kontula station to Tapiola 🛍️ station. Next, take the 118 bus from Tapiola Ⓜ️🛍️ station to Reading Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 56 min. The ride fare is €2.80. The bus and metro schedule from Kontula may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Espoo on the Moovit app.

56min€2.80
Metro - M2
Bus - 118
118
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Kontula

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from metro station
    Start from metro station
    Kontula
  • 2
    Metro - M2
    Wait for metro
    M2
    Tapiola
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Tapiola 🛍️
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Tapiola Ⓜ️🛍️
    90 m • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Espoo Center
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reading Square
    ID E3314
    12 min
  • 7
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    100 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Kontula to Espoo by bus

To get from Kontula to Espoo in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 560 bus from Kontula Ⓜ️ station to Kivikontie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 520 bus from Leppävaara Station station to Reading Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is €2.80. The bus and metro schedule from Kontula may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Espoo on the Moovit app.

57min€2.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 560
560
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 520
520
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Kontula Ⓜ️

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kontula Ⓜ️
    ID H4404
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 560560
    Wait for bus
    560
    Myyrmäki
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kivikontie
    ID H4293
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Westend Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leppävaara Station
    ID E1116
    24 min
  • 6
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Matinkyla (M)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reading Square
    ID E3312
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Kontula to Espoo

The distance between Kontula, Helsinki and Espoo, Helsinki is approximately 29.2 km, which can typically be travelled in 56 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Kontula to Espoo by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Helsinki – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Kontula to Espoo

To check the bus and metro schedule from Kontula to Espoo using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Kontula) and destination (Espoo), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

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From Kontula to Espoo by bus

To get from Kontula to Espoo in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 560 bus from Kontula Ⓜ️ station to Kivikontie station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 554 bus and finally take the 520 bus from Leppävaara Station station to Reading Square station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 57 min. The ride fare is €2.80. The bus and metro schedule from Kontula may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Espoo on the Moovit app.

57min€2.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 560
560
Bus - 554
554
Bus - 520
520
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Kontula Ⓜ️

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Kontula Ⓜ️
    ID H4404
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 560560
    Wait for bus
    560
    Myyrmäki
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kivikontie
    ID H4293
    3 min
  • 4
    Bus - 554554
    Wait for bus
    554
    Westend Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leppävaara Station
    ID E1116
    24 min
  • 6
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Matinkyla (M)
  • 7
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Reading Square
    ID E3312
    12 min
  • 8
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    70 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 56 minutes, using Metro line M2, Bus line Tapiola (M)-Sports Park (M)-Suurpelto-Espoo Center.

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

    The alternative route takes 57 minutes, using Bus line 560, Bus line Itäkeskus(M)-Leppävaara Tapiola(M)-Westendin Station, Bus line 520 Matinkyla (M)-Suurpelto-Leppavaara-Myyrmaki-Martinlaakso.

  • Is there a direct metro between Kontula and Espoo in Helsinki?

    No, you’ll have to take one metro line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 56 min.

  • Which metro line goes from Kontula to Espoo in Helsinki?

    The M2 metro line goes from Tapiola station near Kontula to Tapiola 🛍️ station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Tapiola 🛍️ station near Espoo in Helsinki.

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

    The total travel time between Kontula and Espoo in Helsinki by metro and bus is about 56 min.

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

    Get on the M2 metro from the Tapiola station near Kontula in Helsinki.

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

    Get off the metro at the Tapiola 🛍️ stop, which is closest to Espoo in Helsinki.

  • When is the first metro from Kontula to Espoo in Helsinki?

    The first metro from Kontula to Espoo in Helsinki is Vuosaari - Matinkylä. It leaves the Kontula station at 9:01 AM.

  • How much is the metro fare from Kontula to Espoo?

    The ride from Kontula to Espoo costs €2.80.

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