The Helsinki travel card is valid for 80 minutes on any mode of transport, and it remains valid if you transfer. You can buy a ticket in advance at a ticket machine or kiosk.
In Helsinki, public transport tickets cost about 3 euros. The ticket is valid for 80 minutes on any mode of transport and remains valid if you change. You can buy a ticket in advance from a ticket machine or kiosk. You can also buy a ticket with the HSL app and it costs the same as a ticket bought in advance from a vending machine.
There are no turnstiles in the Helsinki metro. When you pay for your ticket, remember to take it with you and keep it until the end of the trip. In the subway and streetcars you can often find controllers, who together with security guards arrange a control raid. Unpaid fare is expensive for “hares” – the fine is 80 euros.
If you plan to often use public transport, it is worth buying daily tickets. A ticket for a day costs from 8 euros. The cost of child tickets is exactly half as much.
Helsinki Card
If your travel plans include an extensive cultural program, the “Helsinki Card” is a suitable option for you, which entitles you to travel by public transport, including local trains and water transport, to visit most museums, the zoo, discounts on restaurants and much more. The cost of the card for an adult – from 44 € (for 24 hours, without a pass) to 71 € (for 82 hours, with a pass for the capital region).