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 route map by bijo69 A great and economical way to see a lot of Helsinki's sights is to jump on tram 3T/3B which follows the figure of an eight. The line 3B goes from Eira to Kallio, Töölö, Kauppatori and back to Eira, the line 3T goes the other way around. The whole tour takes about one hour in travelling time. A single trip costs 2 EUR. Leave a Comment
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 One of the trams by Henrik_rrb There is an underground in Helsinki, although I never tested it. Instead I took the tram and bus, and therefore got to see more of the town from above. One trip cost 2 euro, when you on the tram can be a cheater and go on without paying. Then you'll have to sit and be nervous for controllers during the whole trip, but you still earned two euros. Don't know why I did that all the time, I blame my now ex-girlfriend for that... But at least I never got caught. Taxi is also a good way to go, specially in the night when you want to get home fast. I didn't find the prices that high, cheaper than in Sweden, but it was quite hard to find a taxi, even when we did leave the nightclubs quite early. We had to stay in the line with 50-60 persons ahead of us, and it took quite long time. With the trams, make sure you take the right one. There are numbers on them, but also letters. Which means that tram number 7A isn't the same one as number 7BK Leave a Comment
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by bijo69 If you're planning to move around Helsinki quite a bit during your stay, it's convenient to buy the tourist ticket which is valid for all kinds of transport (metro/tram/bus/Suomenlinna ferry). There are 1, 3 and 5 day tickets either for Helsinki only or the region (Helsinki, Espoo, Kauniainen and Vantaa). The 3-day ticket for Helsinki costs 12 EUR , for the region 20 EUR e.g. Leave a Comment
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 Map of the route, tram 3T & 3B by marielexoteria The tram lines 3B and 3T are circle lines that go around Helsinki. This is the best way to do some sightseeing if you're "armed" with a good guide/map and not much time. There's basically no difference between 3T and 3B, as they just go on opposite directions of the same "circular" route. Here's the brochure with the tram stops with and without interesting must sees. A single ticket for the tram costs 2€ (bought from the driver) and it's valid for 60 minutes. Children up to 7 years of age travel for free with a paying adult.
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 Tram 10 (not 3T) by Jarra A simple and affordable way to see Helsinki`s sights is by hopping aboard the 3T tram. This route is perfect for tourists as it passes by Finlandia Hall, Parliament House, National Opera and Senate Square. You can get of the tram any stop, or you can do whole loop in around one hour. Price: single ticket from the driver adulds 2 euros and children 1 euro, prepaid from ticket machine 1,70 euros/0,80 euros.
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by travelingdanna As far as I could tell, I'm not 100% sure, the Hesinki subway has ONE LINE. Too cute. And the travel times between the few stations are designated on the map - 1 min, 2 min, 3 min... so silly. Like everything else in Helsinki, it's squeaky clean. And very orange. Leave a Comment
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 Metro @ Railway station Helsinki, Finland by sinoda Getting around with the metro in Helsinki... There only very few (but good) reasons why one esp. a tourist is likely to use it. For translocating yourself within the heart of Helsinki you 'd probably be better of taking the tram or bus. If on the other hand you are seeking to reach the far east side of Helsinki or during traffic jam time then you absolutely want to take the metro. The subway system consist of one and a half line ; ) yes you read right. From the south-west end in Rouholahti there is only on line towards the til Itäkeskus (East-Centre) where the line is plit up - one ging north to Mellunmäki and the aother even more east to Vuosaari. So you don't have to be afraid to get lost in Helsinki riding the tube.... The same tickets are valid on the tube as in buses, trams and trains within Helsinki city. Leave a Comment
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The public transportation system in Helsinki works really well. It includes buses, trams and the subway. Usually when you buy a ticket, it is valid in all of these. So wherever in Helsinki you want to go, one (if not many) of these will take you there, quickly! It is also very easy to get to Espoo and Vantaa (other big cities near Helsinki) by bus, and maybe in the future also by subway. The strikes are very seldom here, so unlike in Mediterranean countries, you don't have to worry about that kind of things in Helsinki! Another easy way to see the city is to rent a City Bike so that you put a 2 euro coin into it and get it back when you return the bike. It's a nice way to get a closer view to citylife! Leave a Comment
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 going home by sinoda One very good aspect about public transportation - mainly buses on week days/evenings - is the very good itinerary. The last buses leave Rautatientori (the large square between main rail way station, the National Theatre and the Ateneum) for the out-skirts about 1a.m., which I think is rather good. These buses serve the all the suburb of the city. There are night buses too. 8 lines each with approx. 4 departures between 2 and 5 a.m. One last word! Especially on weekend nights you will encounter the darker sides of our society on these buses. Alcohol abuse will eventually lead to disturbances (harrasement, shouting, obscenity...) and may have effect on your nerves, as if this happens too often you be filled with disgust... so just be prepared and please don't provoke these certain individuals by looking straight into their eyes. Leave a Comment
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 The metro goes over the sea by Gili_S Public transportation in Helsinki is just about perfect. Subway (called Metro) tram, buses, commutes trains and taxies are available. In most places instructions and signs are also in English. Cost is about the same or even cheaper then other European cities. Leave a Comment
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