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

By bus, metro and tram

To get from Espoo to Helsinki in Helsinki, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one tram line: take the 118 bus from Lukutori station to Urheilupuisto (M) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M1 metro and finally take the 3 tram from Rautatieasema station to Kaivopuisto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

48min€2.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 118
118
Metro - M1
Tram - 3
Leaves from Lukutori

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3312
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 118118
    Wait for bus
    118
    Tapiola (M)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Urheilupuisto (M)
    ID E2140
    7 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Urheilupuisto
    80 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Vuosaari
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rautatientori
    16 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Rautatieasema
    ID H0302
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3
    Wait for tram
    3
    Olympiaterminaali
  • 9
    Ride to tram station Kaivopuisto
    Ride to tram station
    Kaivopuisto
    ID H0437
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus, metro and tram via 520, M1 and 3

To get from Espoo to Helsinki in Helsinki, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one tram line: take the 520 bus from Lukutori station to Matinkylä (M) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M1 metro and finally take the 3 tram from Rautatieasema station to Kaivopuisto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

63min€2.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 520
520
Metro - M1
Tram - 3
Leaves from Lukutori

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3312
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Matinkylä (M)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matinkylä (M)
    ID E3101
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Matinkylä
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Vuosaari
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rautatientori
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Rautatieasema
    ID H0302
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3
    Wait for tram
    3
    Olympiaterminaali
  • 9
    Ride to tram station Kaivopuisto
    Ride to tram station
    Kaivopuisto
    ID H0437
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Espoo to Helsinki

The distance between Espoo, Helsinki and Helsinki, Helsinki is approximately 17.89 km, which can typically be travelled in 48 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Espoo to Helsinki 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 Espoo

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

Metro stations close to Espoo:

  • Matinkylä
  • Niittykumpu
  • Urheilupuisto

Train stations close to Espoo:

  • Kauniaisten Asema
  • Koivuhovin Asema

Bus stations close to Espoo:

  • Lukutori
  • Suurpellonaukio
  • Klaris

Public transit stations close to Helsinki, Helsinki

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

Bus stations close to Helsinki:

  • Viiskulma
  • Eiran Sairaala
  • Eira

Alternative route by bus, metro and tram via 520, M1 and 3

To get from Espoo to Helsinki in Helsinki, you’ll need to take one bus line, one metro line and one tram line: take the 520 bus from Lukutori station to Matinkylä (M) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the M1 metro and finally take the 3 tram from Rautatieasema station to Kaivopuisto station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 3 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

63min€2.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 520
520
Metro - M1
Tram - 3
Leaves from Lukutori

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lukutori
    ID E3312
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 520520
    Wait for bus
    520
    Matinkylä (M)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Matinkylä (M)
    ID E3101
    10 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Matinkylä
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M1
    Wait for metro
    M1
    Vuosaari
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Rautatientori
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Rautatieasema
    ID H0302
    70 m • 1 min
  • 8
    Tram - 3
    Wait for tram
    3
    Olympiaterminaali
  • 9
    Ride to tram station Kaivopuisto
    Ride to tram station
    Kaivopuisto
    ID H0437
    13 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 48 minutes, using Bus line 118, Bus line M1, Bus line 3.

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

    The alternative route takes 63 minutes, using Bus line 520, Bus line M1, Bus line 3.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one metro line and one tram line in total. The total travelling time is 48 min.

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

    The 118 bus line goes from Lukutori station near Espoo to Tapiola (M) station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line and one tram line till Kaivopuisto station near Helsinki in Helsinki

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

    The total travel time between Espoo and Helsinki in Helsinki by bus, metro and tram is about 48 min.

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

    Get on the 118 bus from the Lukutori stop near Espoo in Helsinki.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kaivopuisto station, which is closest to Helsinki in Helsinki.

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

    The ride from Espoo to Helsinki costs €2.80.

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