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How to get from Helsinki to Espoo by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki, take the A train from Helsinki station to Leppävaaran Asema station. Next, take the 520 bus from Leppävaara station to Lukutori station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 34 min. The ride fare is €2.95.

34min€2.95
Train - A
Bus - 520
520
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Helsinki

Step by Step

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

By bus and metro

To get from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki, take the M1 metro from Rautatientori station to Urheilupuisto station. Next, take the 118 bus from Urheilupuisto (M) station to Lukutori station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

41min€2.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - M1
Bus - 118
118
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Rautatientori

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rautatientori
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Kivenlahti
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Urheilupuisto
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Urheilupuisto (M)
    ID E2192
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Espoon Keskus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3314
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    80 m • 2 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 19.53 km, which can typically be travelled in 34 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Helsinki to Espoo by bus and train, 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 Rautatientori.

Metro stations close to Helsinki:

  • Rautatientori

Bus stations close to Helsinki:

  • Rautatientori
  • Kampintori
  • Elielinaukio

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:

  • Matinkylä
  • Urheilupuisto
  • Niittykumpu

Train stations close to Espoo:

  • Kauniaisten Asema
  • Koivuhovin Asema

Bus stations close to Espoo:

  • Lukutori
  • Suurpellonaukio
  • Lukusolmu

By bus and metro

To get from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki, take the M1 metro from Rautatientori station to Urheilupuisto station. Next, take the 118 bus from Urheilupuisto (M) station to Lukutori station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 41 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

41min€2.80
Walk to metro station
Metro - M1
Bus - 118
118
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Rautatientori

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Rautatientori
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Metro - M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Kivenlahti
  • 3
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Urheilupuisto
    16 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Urheilupuisto (M)
    ID E2192
    50 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Espoon Keskus
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3314
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    80 m • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 34 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 520.

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

    The alternative route takes 41 minutes, using Bus line M1, Bus line 118.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 34 min.

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

    The A train line goes from Leppävaara station near Helsinki to Leppävaaran Asema station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Espoo station near Espoo in Helsinki

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

    The total travel time between Helsinki and Espoo in Helsinki by train and bus is about 34 min.

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

    Get on the A train from the Leppävaara station near Helsinki in Helsinki.

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

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

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

    The last bus from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki is the Kamppi-Tapiola (M)-Suurpelto-Kauniainen-Jorvi line. It leaves the Kamppi (Lähiliikenneterminaali) stop at 5:20 AM.

  • 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 Rautatientori station at 2:36 AM.

  • When is the first train from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki?

    The first train from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki is Helsinki-Kirkkonummi. It leaves the Helsinki station at 10:03 AM.

  • How much is the train fare from Helsinki to Espoo?

    The ride from Helsinki to Espoo costs €2.95.

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