Arrival – UrbanHEL 2023

If you arrive by car

For those arriving by car, we recommend either using HSL's park and ride services, which means you should park your car at your chosen park and ride parking lot and take public transport to Kattilahalli (read the instructions at the end of this page), or you can use the nearby Redi shopping center's parking hall (using the Taskuparkki app). There is ongoing construction in the vicinity of Kattilahalli, affecting both parking areas and roadways. Some parking spaces are available sporadically, but it's not advisable to rely on them, as the availability of parking spaces and instructions varies based on the status of the construction.

If you come by airplane

From the airport Mega-event is easily reachable by public transport: bus #600 takes you directly from the airport to the Mega-event location: bus stop Sörnäinen (M) or you can take the train to the center of Helsinki and then change to subway, tram or bus.

Route planner is a great tool for trip planning using public transportation in the capital area. The trip from the airport to the center of Helsinki or Mega-event area requires an ABC-ticket and takes about an hour.

If you plan to use tram, bus or subway

If you plan to use public transportation, the easiest way is to install the HSL app https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/hsl-app . The application requires mobile data. With the app you can purchase tickets and plan your trips. The tickets must be purchased beforehand. There are ticket vending machines at the train and subway stations. NB: tickets are not sold in the trains / subway / trams / buses etc.

You can purchase a single ticket or a day ticket (1-13 days). The capital area is divided into zones (A-D). More info about public transportation tickets, zones, validity and how to buy: https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares

Closest stops:
Subway: Sörnäinen (~750 m) and Kalasatama (~600 m)
Tram: Sörnäinen (M) (~500 m), lines 1, 6, 7, and 8
Bus: Suvilahti, next to Mega-event area, line 16

The Helsinki region transport - Helsingin seudun liikenne (HSL)

https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors

The Helsinki Region Transport includes Helsinki region buses, metros, trams, commuter trains, city bikes, and the Suomenlinna ferry.

The HSL area covers Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, Kauniainen, Siuntio, Kirkkonummi, Sipoo, Kerava, and Tuusula. The area is divided into four zones, designated as A, B, C, and D starting from the Helsinki city center. See the zones here:
https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares

For the city center area where the Mega Event is taking place, an AB ticket is sufficient. Although a BC ticket also covers Helsinki, it does not provide access to the event area. If you're traveling from, for example, the airport to the city center using public transportation, you'll need an ABC ticket. Tickets cannot be purchased for individual zones A, B, or C. More information at: https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares

The easiest way to purchase a ticket is through the HSL mobile app or at the ticket machines located at some stations. Tickets are not sold on vehicles and must be bought in advance. The HSL mobile app can be found in app stores, and more information is available here: 
https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/hsl-app

In the tables below, the prices are for adults. Children under 7 years old travel for free, and the ticket prices for children aged 7-17 are approximately 50% of the adult fares.

Single tickets

Region	Price	Ticket valid
AB, BC	3,10€	80 min
ABC	4,10€	90 min

Day tickets

Valid	AB (Helsinki-Espoo)	ABC (Helsinki-Espoo-Vantaa)
1 day	9€	11€
2 days	13,50€	16,50€
3 days	18€	22€
4 days	22,50€	27,50€

City bikes

https://www.hsl.fi/en/citybikes

Using city bikes requires registration (HSL account). When activating the service, a PIN code and a payment card are defined.

With the service, you can take unlimited 30-minute rides for the price. If you ride for a longer period, switch bikes in between. The bike can only be returned to a bike station or its immediate vicinity.

NOTE! Bikes in the Helsinki-Espoo and Vantaa areas do not work interchangeably, so you cannot return a bike from one area to another.

Valid	Helsinki & Espoo	Vantaa
1 day	5€	5€
7 days	10€	10€
30 days (Continuous subscription)	7€	–
1.4.2023-31.10.2023	35€	30€

Park and ride

https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/park--ride?display=map&type=all-facilities

Park and Ride is intended for public transportation customers who want to seamlessly combine different modes of travel. If you have a valid public transportation ticket, you can park at the Park and Ride areas affordably or even for free. You can leave your car or bike at a station or stop and continue your journey conveniently using public transport. 

Be sure to carefully read the instructions for the specific Park and Ride area you use, as they may vary by location!

Route	Park and ride
Porvoonväylä (E18)	Metro station of Mellumäki, Kontula or Myllypuro
Lahdenväylä (E75)	Train station of Puistola or Tapanila, Myllypuro metro station
Tuusulanväylä (45)	Train station of Käpylä or Oulunkylä
Tampereenväylä (E12)	Train station of Vantaankoski, Martinlaakso or Louhela
Vihdintie (120)	Train station of Myyrmäki, Malminkartano or Lassila
Turunväylä (1)	Train station of Koivuhovi, Kera tai Leppävaara
Länsiväylä (51)	Metro station of Matinkylä, Niittykumpu tai Koivusaari

Park and ride locations in Google Maps.