How to get from HEL to Helsinki
| Option | Cost | Journey time |
|---|---|---|
| I/P train (to Helsinki Central) | €4.50 | 30 min |
| Finnair City Bus | €7 | 30 min |
| Taxi / Bolt / Yango | €40–60 | 25–35 min |
HEL is one of the easiest connecting airports in Europe — average 35-40 min minimum connection time. The train station is inside Terminal 2 and the central Helsinki ride is just 30 min. For 6+ hour layovers in winter: take the train to central + visit Allas Sea Pool for a sauna + sea swim.
Skip the queue — pre-book an arrival transfer
A fixed-price transfer meets you inside arrivals with a name-board. No haggling, no cash, no scam risk after a long flight into HEL.
Getting out of Helsinki (HEL)
Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.
Pre-book a fixed-price transfer
Our pickDriver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.
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Common questions
How much does a taxi from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Helsinki cost?
€40–60 — expect the higher end during rush hour or bad weather. Pre-book a fixed-price transfer if you want price certainty.
What's the cheapest way from HEL to Helsinki?
I/P train (to Helsinki Central) at €4.50 — 30 min to central Helsinki.
Do I need to buy a visa on arrival in Finland?
Finland is Schengen — most non-EU passport holders need a Schengen visa for landside transit, but can transit airside without one. US, UK, JP, KR, AU, CA, BR visa-free up to 90 days.