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

From Helsinki to Espoo 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 35 min. The ride fare is €2.95.

35min€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
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Espoo
    Walk to
    Espoo
    60 m • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Helsinki to Espoo by bus and tram

To get from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 9B tram from Rautatieasema station to Ruoholahden Villat station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121A bus and finally take the 520 bus from Itäportti station to Lukutori station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

38min€2.80
Walk to tram stationTram - 9B
9B
Bus - 121A
121A
Bus - 520
520
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Rautatieasema

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Rautatieasema
    ID H0302
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9B9B
    Wait for tram
    9B
    Länsiterminaali
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Ruoholahden Villat
    ID H0823
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lapinrinne
    ID H1232
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121A121A
    Wait for bus
    121A
    Latokaski
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Itäportti
    ID E3241
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Itäportti
    ID E3242
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Martinlaakso
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3314
    4 min
  • 10
    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 35 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 Henttaanaukio.

Metro stations close to Espoo:

  • Matinkylä
  • Niittykumpu
  • Urheilupuisto

Train stations close to Espoo:

  • Kauniaisten Asema
  • Koivuhovin Asema

Bus stations close to Espoo:

  • Henttaanaukio
  • Viistokuja
  • Tuurinmäentie

Related Routes

From Helsinki to Espoo by bus and tram

To get from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki, you’ll need to take one tram line and 2 bus lines: take the 9B tram from Rautatieasema station to Ruoholahden Villat station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 121A bus and finally take the 520 bus from Itäportti station to Lukutori station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 38 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

38min€2.80
Walk to tram stationTram - 9B
9B
Bus - 121A
121A
Bus - 520
520
Walk to Espoo
Leaves from Rautatieasema

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Rautatieasema
    ID H0302
    50 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 9B9B
    Wait for tram
    9B
    Länsiterminaali
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Ruoholahden Villat
    ID H0823
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lapinrinne
    ID H1232
    110 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 121A121A
    Wait for bus
    121A
    Latokaski
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Itäportti
    ID E3241
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Itäportti
    ID E3242
    40 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Martinlaakso
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3314
    4 min
  • 10
    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 35 minutes, using Bus line A, Bus line 520.

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

    The alternative route takes 38 minutes, using Bus line 9B, Bus line 121A, Bus line 520.

  • 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 35 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 Leppävaaran Asema 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 35 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 Leppävaaran Asema stop, which is closest to Espoo in Helsinki.

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

    The first metro from Helsinki to Espoo in Helsinki is Kivenlahti - Vuosaari. It leaves the Kamppi station at 8:28 AM.

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

    The ride from Helsinki to Espoo costs €2.95.

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