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How to get from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula by bus and metro?

From Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula by bus and metro

To get from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula in Helsinki, take the 548 bus from Nihtisilta Gate station to Tapiola Ⓜ️🛍️ station. Next, take the M2 metro from Tapiola 🛍️ station to Kontula station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 2 min. The ride fare is €2.80. The bus and metro schedule from Nihtisilta Gate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Kontula on the Moovit app.

62min€2.80
Bus - 548
548
Metro - M2
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Nihtisilta Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Nihtisilta Gate
  • 2
    Bus - 548548
    Wait for bus
    548
    Tapiola (Metro)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Tapiola Ⓜ️🛍️
    13 min
  • 4
    Walk to metro station
    Walk to metro station
    Tapiola 🛍️
    90 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Metro - M2
    Wait for metro
    M2
    Mellunmäki
  • 6
    Ride to metro station
    Ride to metro station
    Kontula
    33 min
  • 7
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    410 m • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula by bus and train

To get from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 544 bus from Nihtisilta Gate station to Leppävaara Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 57 bus from Ilmala Station station to Kaarikuja station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus and metro schedule from Nihtisilta Gate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Kontula on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to bus stationBus - 544
544
Train - L
Bus - 57
57
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Nihtisilta Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nihtisilta Gate
    ID E1319
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 544544
    Wait for bus
    544
    Leppavaara
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leppävaara Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Espoo Leppävaara
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - L
    Wait for train
    L
    Helsinki
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilmala
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilmala Station
    ID H2187
    30 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kontula(M)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaarikuja
    ID H4426
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula

The distance between Nihtisilta Gate, Helsinki and Kontula, Helsinki is approximately 29.74 km, which can typically be travelled in 62 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula by bus and metro, so no matter how you choose to travel in Helsinki – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Metro schedule from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula

To check the bus and metro schedule from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Nihtisilta Gate) and destination (Kontula), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and metro routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and metro, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and metro schedules.

From Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula by bus and train

To get from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 544 bus from Nihtisilta Gate station to Leppävaara Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the L train and finally take the 57 bus from Ilmala Station station to Kaarikuja station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 6 min. The bus and metro schedule from Nihtisilta Gate may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and metro schedule to Kontula on the Moovit app.

66min
Walk to bus stationBus - 544
544
Train - L
Bus - 57
57
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Nihtisilta Gate

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Nihtisilta Gate
    ID E1319
    130 m • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 544544
    Wait for bus
    544
    Leppavaara
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Leppävaara Station
    11 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Espoo Leppävaara
    60 m • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - L
    Wait for train
    L
    Helsinki
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilmala
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ilmala Station
    ID H2187
    30 m • 3 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kontula(M)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaarikuja
    ID H4426
    27 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula?

    The fastest way takes 62 minutes, using Bus line 548 Tapiola(M) - Mankkaa - Kauniainen - Viherlaakso - Jupperi, Metro line M2.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula?

    The alternative route takes 66 minutes, using Bus line 544 Leppavaara-Karamalmi-Kaitaa-Soukka-Espoonlahti-Kivenlahti, Train line L, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Nihtisilta Gate and Kontula?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one metro line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 2 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula?

    The 548 bus line goes from Tapiola (Metro) station near Nihtisilta Gate in Espoo to Tapiola Ⓜ️🛍️ station. From there you’ll have to take one metro line till Tapiola Ⓜ️🛍️ station near Kontula in Helsinki.

  • How long does it take to travel from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula by bus and metro?

    The total travel time between Nihtisilta Gate in Espoo and Kontula in Helsinki by bus and metro is about 1 hr 2 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Nihtisilta Gate to get to Kontula?

    Get on the 548 bus from the Tapiola (Metro) stop near Nihtisilta Gate in Espoo.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Nihtisilta Gate and Kontula?

    Get off the bus at the Tapiola Ⓜ️🛍️ station, which is closest to Kontula in Helsinki.

  • How much is the bus fare from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula?

    The ride from Nihtisilta Gate to Kontula costs €2.80.