How to get from Tapola to Kontula by bus?

From Tapola to Kontula by bus

To get from Tapola to Kontula in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 443 bus from Petas station to Kivisto Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 456A bus and finally take the 57 bus from Ruskeasuo Depot station to Kaarikuja station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 22 min. The bus schedule from Tapola may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kontula on the Moovit app.

82min
Walk to bus stationBus - 443
443
Bus - 456A
456A
Bus - 57
57
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Petas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petas
    ID V2318
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 443443
    Wait for bus
    443
    Kivistö
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kivisto Station
    ID V2351
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Keimola / Kivistö
    ID V2202
    380 m • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 456A456A
    Wait for bus
    456A
    Helsinki
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ruskeasuo Depot
    ID H1932
    14 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ruskeasuo Depot
    ID H2084
    250 m • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 5757
    Wait for bus
    57
    Kontula(M)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kaarikuja
    ID H4426
    30 min
  • 10
    Walk to Kontula
    Walk to
    Kontula
    Kaarikuja
    200 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Tapola to Kontula by bus and train

To get from Tapola to Kontula in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 443 bus from Petas station to Kivisto Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the I 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 38 min. The bus schedule from Tapola may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kontula on the Moovit app.

98min
Walk to bus stationBus - 443
443
Train - I
Bus - 57
57
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Petas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petas
    ID V2318
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 443443
    Wait for bus
    443
    Kivistö
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kivisto Station
    ID V2351
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kivistö
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - I
    Wait for train
    I
    Helsinki - Airport - Helsinki
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilmala
    20 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
    28 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 Tapola to Kontula

The distance between Tapola, Helsinki and Kontula, Helsinki is approximately 30.83 km, which can typically be travelled in 82 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Tapola to Kontula by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Helsinki – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Tapola to Kontula

To check the bus schedule from Tapola to Kontula using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Tapola) and destination (Kontula), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, 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 schedules.

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From Tapola to Kontula by bus and train

To get from Tapola to Kontula in Helsinki, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 443 bus from Petas station to Kivisto Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the I 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 38 min. The bus schedule from Tapola may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to Kontula on the Moovit app.

98min
Walk to bus stationBus - 443
443
Train - I
Bus - 57
57
Walk to Kontula
Leaves from Petas

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Petas
    ID V2318
    660 m • 9 min
  • 2
    Bus - 443443
    Wait for bus
    443
    Kivistö
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Kivisto Station
    ID V2351
    6 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Kivistö
    130 m • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - I
    Wait for train
    I
    Helsinki - Airport - Helsinki
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Ilmala
    20 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
    28 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 Tapola to Kontula?

    The fastest way takes 82 minutes, using Bus line 443, Bus line Rajamaki - Nurmijarvi - Klaukkala - Helsinki, Bus line 57.

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

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 443, Train line Helsinki - Airport - Helsinki, Bus line 57.

  • Is there a direct bus between Tapola and Kontula?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 22 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Tapola to Kontula?

    The 443 bus line goes from Petas station near Tapola in Vantaa to Kivistö station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Kivistö station near Kontula in Helsinki.

  • How long does it take to travel from Tapola to Kontula by bus?

    The total travel time between Tapola in Vantaa and Kontula in Helsinki by bus is about 1 hr 22 min.

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

    Get on the 443 bus from the Petas stop near Tapola in Vantaa.

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

    Get off the bus at the Kivistö stop, which is closest to Kontula in Helsinki.

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