Getting Around Helsinki: Transport Tips and Advice
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Planes land at the smart Helsinki Vantaa International Airport which is connected to the city center by frequent buses. Try to avoid taxis where possible – their prices are likely to prove beyond the means of the budget traveler.
The tourist office offers a ‘Helsinki Card’ which includes free city travel and entry to more than 50 attractions in and around Helsinki. If you’re planning on visiting the majority of these, or taking a lot of transport, this can be good value for money. The city also offers a free 1½ hour sightseeing bus tour.
Trams are a popular method of getting around in Helsinki. Trains, ferries and a metro system are also accessible, with buses coming in as the cheapest option.
Tourist passes for unlimited urban travel can be purchased for one, three or five days although, unlike the Helsinki Card, these don't grant access to museums and other attractions.
Alternatively, Helsinki is one of a number of European cities that is ideal for cycling enthusiasts. The city provides over 300 green 'City Bikes' at various stands with all the bikes – perhaps surprisingly – available for free. The tourist office also has free cycling maps to help you make sense of the city on wheels.
