Where will the downtown drop-off be?

Most services target Helsinki Central Railway Station, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.

How frequent are departures?

HSL I train (Ring Rail Line) usually runs every 10-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.

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Helsinki Airport

Helsinki, Finland

Drop-off

Helsinki Central Railway Station

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Fastest

HSL I train (Ring Rail Line)

rail · 10-30m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: HSL I train (Ring Rail Line)
Headway: 10-30
Backup: HSL P train (Ring Rail Line) · 10-30m

Note

Commuter train from Helsinki Airport station under the terminal to Helsinki Central Railway Station via Tikkurila; journey time about 27–30 minutes. Runs every 10 minutes Mon–Sat and 10–30 minutes at quieter times, including evenings and Sundays.

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Budget path

Brief

Cheapest door-to-door option; expect extra stops and tighter luggage space.

Service: HSL bus 600
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Public bus linking Helsinki Airport terminal stops to Rautatientori near Helsinki Central Railway Station in about 40–60 minutes depending on traffic. Runs frequently during the day with reduced frequency late at night as part of HSL’s ABC ticket zone network.

Priority path

Brief

Fastest connection with wider aisles and better luggage handling.

Service: HSL I train (Ring Rail Line)
Mode: rail
Freq: 10-30m
Note: Commuter train from Helsinki Airport station under the terminal to Helsinki Central Railway Station via Tikkurila; journey time about 27–30 minutes. Runs every 10 minutes Mon–Sat and 10–30 minutes at quieter times, including evenings and Sundays.

Fare math

Brief

Express trains tend to be twice as expensive but half the time. Budget routes take longer yet often have more frequent departures after work.

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FAQs

01Where will the downtown drop-off be?: Most services target Helsinki Central Railway Station, so drop a pin in your maps app before boarding.
02How frequent are departures?: HSL I train (Ring Rail Line) usually runs every 10-30 minutes. If it pauses, follow the overhead signs to the bus bay for the fallback service.