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

From Ruoholahti to Kontula by bus and metro

To get from Ruoholahti to Kontula in Helsinki, take the 8X bus from Ruoholahti (M) station to Sörnäinen (M) station. Next, take the M2 metro from Sörnäinen station to Kontula station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

44min€2.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 8X
8X
Metro - M2
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Ruoholahti (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruoholahti (M)
    ID 0213
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8X8X
    Wait for bus
    8X
    Vallila
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sörnäinen (M)
    ID H2409
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Sörnäinen
    70 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Metro - M2
    Wait for metro
    M2
    Kontula
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Kontula
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Ruoholahti to Kontula by bus

To get from Ruoholahti to Kontula in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8X bus from Ruoholahti (M) station to Sörnäinen (M) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 73N bus and finally take the 57 bus from Viikin Tiedepuisto station to Kaarikuja station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

52min€2.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 8X
8X
Bus - 73N
73N
Bus - 57
57
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Ruoholahti (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruoholahti (M)
    ID 0213
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8X8X
    Wait for bus
    8X
    Vallila
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sörnäinen (M)
    ID H2409
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sörnäinen (M)
    ID H2411
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 73N73N
    Wait for bus
    73N
    Ala-Tikkurila
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viikki
    ID H3242
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Viikin Tiedepuisto
    ID H3174
    230 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kontula(M)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaarikuja
    ID H4426
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Ruoholahti to Kontula

The distance between Ruoholahti, Helsinki and Kontula, Helsinki is approximately 16.41 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ruoholahti to Kontula by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Helsinki – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Ruoholahti

Ruoholahti is located at Ruoholahti, Helsinki and the nearest public transit station is Ruoholahti (M).

Bus stations close to Ruoholahti:

  • Selkämerenkatu
  • Ruoholahti (M)
  • Länsiväylä

Public transit stations close to Kontula, Helsinki

Kontula is located at Kaarikuja, Helsinki and the nearest public transit station is Kivikonkaari.

Metro stations close to Kontula:

  • Mellunmäki(M)
  • Kontula
  • Myllypuro

Bus stations close to Kontula:

  • Kivikonkaari
  • Kontula
  • Keinutie

From Ruoholahti to Kontula by bus

To get from Ruoholahti to Kontula in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 8X bus from Ruoholahti (M) station to Sörnäinen (M) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 73N bus and finally take the 57 bus from Viikin Tiedepuisto station to Kaarikuja station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min. The ride fare is €2.80.

52min€2.80
Walk to bus stationBus - 8X
8X
Bus - 73N
73N
Bus - 57
57
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Ruoholahti (M)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruoholahti (M)
    ID 0213
    60 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8X8X
    Wait for bus
    8X
    Vallila
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Sörnäinen (M)
    ID H2409
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Sörnäinen (M)
    ID H2411
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 73N73N
    Wait for bus
    73N
    Ala-Tikkurila
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Viikki
    ID H3242
    8 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Viikin Tiedepuisto
    ID H3174
    230 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kontula(M)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaarikuja
    ID H4426
    14 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    190 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Bus line 8X, Bus line M2.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Bus line 8X, Bus line 73N, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ruoholahti and Kontula in Helsinki?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 44 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ruoholahti to Kontula in Helsinki?

    The 8X bus line goes from Ruoholahti (M) station near Ruoholahti to Vallila station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Vallila station near Kontula in Helsinki

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

    The total travel time between Ruoholahti and Kontula in Helsinki by bus and metro is about 44 min.

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

    Get on the 8X bus from the Ruoholahti (M) stop near Ruoholahti in Helsinki.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Ruoholahti to Kontula?

    The ride from Ruoholahti to Kontula costs €2.80.

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