The Helsinki Tram Network is an integral part of the public transport network of Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. It is operated by the Helsinki City Transport Corporation under the organisation of the Helsinki Regional Transport Authority. If you want to travel around the city centre, trams are the only way to get around. The tram network in this Finnish city is one of the oldest electrified tram systems in the world, having started operation in 1891.
The Helsinki tram network operates trams on up to thirteen different routes. The most recent addition to this network is line 9, which started operation in August 2008. It was also the last to undergo a route change, with an extension to the West Harbour opening in the month of August 2021. In addition to the main lines, the Helsinki tram network has two special services: the Sparakoff Pub tram and the Museum Line, which is operated by the City Transport Corporation in a joint venture with Oy Stadin Ratikat Ab. Both services are available only during the summer months.
The 38-km tram line carries almost 200,000 people on weekdays.
Helsinki Tram Map
Map of Helsinki Tram showing different lines and stations. Click on the map to enlarge it or download the Helsinki Tram map in PDF format.
Helsinki Tram Lines and Hours
Regular Lines of Helsinki Tram:
| From | Via | To | Service hours | |
| 1 | Market Square | Kallio |
Käpylä
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10:00–15:00 |
| 1A | Eira | Market Square, Kallio | 06:00–09:30 15:00–18:30 |
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| 2 |
Kaivopuisto
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Market Square, Töölö |
Nordenskiöldinkatu(Eläintarha)
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06:00–01:30
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| 3 | Punavuori, Kallio | |||
| 4 | Katajanokka |
Mannerheimintie
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Munkkiniemi
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06:00–01:30 |
| 4T | Katajanokka ferry terminal | 10:00–11:30 16:00–17:00 |
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| 6 | Hietalahti | Hakaniemi |
Arabia
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06:00–23:30 |
| 6T | West Harbour ferry terminal | Hietalahti, Hakaniemi | 14:00–22:30 | |
| 7A |
Senate Square
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Töölö, Pasila |
Senate Square
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06:00–23:30
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| 7B | Pasila, Töölö | |||
| 8 | Jätkäsaari | Sörnäinen | Arabia | 06:00–23:30 |
| 9 | West Harbour ferry terminal | Kallio | Itä-Pasila | 06:00–24:00 |
| 10 | Kirurgi | Mannerheimintie | Pikku Huopalahti | 06:00–23:30 |
Additional Lines of Helsinki Tram that run only in Summers:
| From | Via | To | Service hours |
| Market Square | Kruunuhaka,Rautatientori | Market Square | 10:00–17:00 |
| Rautatientori | Kallio, Töölö, Market Square | Rautatientori | 14:00–21:00 |
Please note that the timing of each line may not be completely accurate and is more of an approximation.
Helsinki Tram Fares, Tickets and Cards
Tariffs for the trams work along the same lines as the metro, as tickets for public transport in Helsinki are the same for all. The travel area for the is divided into 8 different areas. Their names are as follows: Helsinki, Espoo and Kauniainen, Vantaa, Kerava and Sipoo, Kirkkonummi, Regional ticket, Two-zone region and Three-zone region. There are also different prices for adults and children aged 7-16. A combination of these two factors determines the fare.
Passengers can also choose between single tickets for single journeys, day tickets for up to 7 days and travel cards for regular journeys. For an adult, a single ticket can vary from €2.50 to €10.00, depending on the ticket. For children, the price of the ticket varies from €1.40 to €10.00, again depending on the type of ticket purchased.
Day tickets also depend on some similar factors, with an additional factor being the number of days. For a child, the price of the ticket varies from €4.00 to €36.00. Adults, on the other hand, have slightly higher prices, ranging from €8.00 to €72.00.
As well as these two types of ticket, passengers can also purchase travel cards. These start at around €27.50.
For more information with regard to the fares, tickets and card, you can visit the official website.
Helsinki Tram Parking
There are several places in Helsinki where you can park your car.
Helsinki Tram Places of Interest
If you want to take a sightseeing tour of Helsinki, Tram 2 is said to be the best choice. Formerly the 3T service, it is the best way to get around the city’s local areas. However, this is not the only route along which you will find a number of interesting things to do and see. If you are interested in local architecture, we recommend that you take route number 4, which will take you to popular sites such as the Aalto Studio, Aalto House, the Olympic Stadium, the National Opera House, the National Museum, Senate Square and the Uspenski Cathedral. Those interested in culinary culture, art and design should opt for tram route 6, with Tapio Wirkkala Park, Arabiakeskus, Design District, Helsinki University Botanical Gardens and Hietalahti Market Hall as some of the suggested stops along the way. These routes mainly start from the south of Helsinki and head in different directions.
If you want to explore Helsinki by tram, the best way is to buy a day ticket, which is valid on all public transport in the city. These can be bought at a number of points of sale, including Helsinki Airport Terminal 2A and the Tourist Information Centre at 19 Pohjoisesplanadi.