How to get from Pirkkola to Kontula by bus and tram?

From Pirkkola to Kontula by bus and tram

To get from Pirkkola to Kontula in Helsinki, take the 15 tram from Pirkkola station to Viikin Tiedepuisto station. Next, take the 57 bus from Viikin Tiedepuisto station to Kaarikuja station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 44 min.

44min
Walk to tram stationTram - 15
15
Bus - 57
57
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Pirkkola

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Pirkkola
    ID H0738
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1515
    Wait for tram
    15
    Itäkeskus (M)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Viikin Tiedepuisto
    ID H0720
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Viikin Tiedepuisto
    ID H3174
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kontula(M)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaarikuja
    ID H4426
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    210 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Pirkkola to Kontula by metro and tram

To get from Pirkkola to Kontula in Helsinki, take the 15 tram from Pirkkola station to Itäkeskus (M) [Itis] station. Next, take the M2 metro from Itäkeskus station to Kontula station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to tram stationTram - 15
15
Metro - M2
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Pirkkola

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Pirkkola
    ID H0738
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1515
    Wait for tram
    15
    Itäkeskus (M)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Itäkeskus (M) [Itis]
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Itäkeskus
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - M2
    Wait for metro
    M2
    Mellunmäki
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Kontula
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Pirkkola to Kontula

The distance between Pirkkola, Helsinki and Kontula, Helsinki is approximately 12.47 km, which can typically be travelled in 44 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pirkkola to Kontula by bus 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 Pirkkola

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

Bus stations close to Pirkkola:

  • Pirkkola
  • Plotinrinne
  • Pirkkolan Urheilup.

Public transit stations close to Kontula, Helsinki

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

Metro stations close to Kontula:

  • Mellunmäki(M)
  • Kontula
  • Myllypuro

Bus stations close to Kontula:

  • Kontula
  • Leikkikuja
  • Kaarikuja

Related Routes

From Pirkkola to Kontula by metro and tram

To get from Pirkkola to Kontula in Helsinki, take the 15 tram from Pirkkola station to Itäkeskus (M) [Itis] station. Next, take the M2 metro from Itäkeskus station to Kontula station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 52 min.

52min
Walk to tram stationTram - 15
15
Metro - M2
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Pirkkola

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to tram station
    Walk to tram station
    Pirkkola
    ID H0738
    70 m • 1 min
  • 2
    Tram - 1515
    Wait for tram
    15
    Itäkeskus (M)
  • 3
    Ride to tram station
    Ride to tram station
    Itäkeskus (M) [Itis]
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Itäkeskus
    180 m • 3 min
  • 5
    Metro - M2
    Wait for metro
    M2
    Mellunmäki
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Kontula
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 44 minutes, using Tram line 15, Bus line 57.

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

    The alternative route takes 52 minutes, using Tram line 15, Metro line M2.

  • Is there a direct tram between Pirkkola and Kontula in Helsinki?

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

  • Which tram line goes from Pirkkola to Kontula in Helsinki?

    The 15 tram line goes from Pirkkola station near Pirkkola to Itäkeskus (M) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Itäkeskus (M) station near Kontula in Helsinki

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

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

  • Where do I get on the tram near Pirkkola to get to Kontula in Helsinki?

    Get on the 15 tram from the Pirkkola station near Pirkkola in Helsinki.

  • Where do I get off the tram when travelling between Pirkkola and Kontula in Helsinki?

    Get off the tram at the Itäkeskus (M) stop, which is closest to Kontula in Helsinki.

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