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Port guide: compare transport from Helsinki

Helsinki, Finland 30 transport option(s) compared
90 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Helsinki

Port call at Helsinki (Finland). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Olympiaterminaali - walk to Market Square, is free, and the fastest takes around 8 min. A ship shuttle is also available, at around 20,00 €.

Capital of Finland. Terminal at Hernesaari or Olympiaterminaali, 2 to 3 km from the centre. Markets, Finnish design, cathedral and Suomenlinna fortress to explore.

Helsinki Cruise Terminal – Olympiaterminaali / Hernesaari
Cheapest option Free Olympiaterminaali - walk to Market Square
Fastest option 8 min Olympiaterminaali - taxi to Central Station
Simplest option Olympiaterminaali - walk to Market Square Very simple
Ship shuttle 20,00 € Please contact the company for further information.

Practical tips

  • Tram from the terminal to the centre
  • HSL App for transport
  • Suomenlinna fortress by ferry (15 min)
  • Taxis available

Warnings

  • Two separate terminals - check exact terminal
  • Very expensive taxis
  • Busy Kauppatori market
  • Little entertainment on Sundays

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle 20,00 €

Please contact the company for further information.

Recommended local alternative Olympiaterminaali - walk to Market Square

Free - 12 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Easy access to the central seafront and Suomenlinna departures

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Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

30 option(s) shown for Helsinki

Olympiaterminaali - walk to Market Square

Market Square / Kauppatori

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Easy access to the central seafront and Suomenlinna departures

Attention point

Can be very busy in season

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Olympiaterminaali is central and close to Market Square

Source : Port of Helsinki Cruise Quays: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/information-for-passengers/international-cruise-ships/cruise-quays/ | Visit Helsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/

Olympiaterminaali - march to Esplanadi

Esplanadi Park

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Elegant walk to shops, cafés and the town centre

Attention point

Less direct if the target is the central station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a very good option for a first discovery of Helsinki

Source : MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/ | Port of Helsinki Olympia Terminal: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/passenger-terminals/olympia-terminal/

Olympiaterminaali - tram to Central Station

Helsinki Central Station

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Fast connection to central station, metro and trains

Attention point

Not necessary if you like walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Port of Helsinki indicates a HSL machine near the terminal

Source : HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | Port of Helsinki Olympia services: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/passenger-terminals/olympia-terminal/other-services-olympia-terminal/

Olympiaterminaali - tram to Kamppi

Kamppi Centre / bus terminal

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to shopping, metro and long-distance buses

Attention point

Less touristy than Market Square

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for bus connections or shopping centres

Source : HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | Kamppi Helsinki: https://www.kamppihelsinki.fi/en/

Hernesaari - shuttle cruise to Market Square

Market Square / Kauppatori

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simplest solution from Hernesaari if proposed

Attention point

No guarantee; prices and times vary

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; frequent shuttle service to the centre on stopover days from Hernesaari

Source : Port of Helsinki Cruise Quays: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/information-for-passengers/international-cruise-ships/cruise-quays/ | Guide to Helsinki cruise ports: https://www.guidetohelsinki.com/cruise/ports-in-helsinki/ | compagnies de croisière

Hernesaari - shuttle cruise to Central Station

Helsinki Central Station

Public shuttle Station / airport
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Convenient for train, metro, hotels and city centre

Attention point

Not guaranteed depending on company

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board for drop-off point and last return journey

Source : Port of Helsinki Cruise Quays: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/information-for-passengers/international-cruise-ships/cruise-quays/ | HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | compagnies de croisière

Olympiaterminaali - taxi to Central Station

Helsinki Central Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 18,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Central Station with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than trams or walking

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Port of Helsinki Olympia Terminal: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/passenger-terminals/olympia-terminal/ | HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | services taxi locaux

Hernesaari - taxi to Market Square

Market Square / Kauppatori

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to the tourist centre without walking to the tram

Attention point

More expensive than a tram or shuttle service

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; ask for meter or price estimate before departure

Source : Port of Helsinki Cruise Quays: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/information-for-passengers/international-cruise-ships/cruise-quays/ | MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/ | services taxi locaux

Hernesaari - taxi to Central Station

Helsinki Central Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 28,00 €
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct to Central Station with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than a tram

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful if train booked or time limited

Source : HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | VR: https://www.vr.fi/en | services taxi locaux

Hernesaari - walk to tram 6

Hernesaari tram stop / HSL tram 6

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to get to the tram 6 without a taxi

Attention point

Walking in an unpleasant port area

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; Port of Helsinki indicates that tram 6 serves Hernesaari

Source : Port of Helsinki Cruise Quays: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/information-for-passengers/international-cruise-ships/cruise-quays/ | HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en

Olympiaterminaali - march towards the Design District

Design District Helsinki

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Access to shops, cafés and galleries close to the terminal

Attention point

Less spectacular than a visit to the seafront

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; a good option if you want to avoid the major tourist flows

Source : Design District Helsinki: https://designdistrict.fi/en/ | MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/

Olympiaterminaali - march to Senate Square

Senate Square / Helsinki Cathedral

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Access to Helsinki's historic icon without transport

Attention point

Paved streets and a slight climb possible

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; can be combined with Market Square and Esplanadi

Source : MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/ | Helsinki Cathedral: https://helsingintuomiokirkko.fi/en/

Olympiaterminaali - walk to Central Station

Helsinki Central Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to reach the train, metro and shopping centre without transport

Attention point

Distance a little long with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; tram or taxi more comfortable with suitcases

Source : HSL Airport train: https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors/airport-train | VR: https://www.vr.fi/en

Hernesaari - tram 6 to Design District

Design District Helsinki

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy access to cafés, boutiques and galleries in the south of the city

Attention point

Requires initial walk from platform

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good alternative to the very touristy centre

Source : HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | Design District Helsinki: https://designdistrict.fi/en/

Market Square - ferry to Suomenlinna

Suomenlinna ferry quay

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy, emblematic UNESCO excursion from the centre

Attention point

Depends on ferry and timely return to ship

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; HSL ferry from Market Square, check return timetable

Source : HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | Suomenlinna official: https://www.suomenlinna.fi/en/

Olympiaterminaali - tram to Temppeliaukio Church

Temppeliaukio Church / Rock Church

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 22 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Easy access to a much-visited site in Helsinki

Attention point

Final run required depending on stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check times and church opening before departure

Source : HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | Temppeliaukio Church: https://temppeliaukionkirkko.fi/en/

Hernesaari - tram 6 to Central Station

Helsinki Central Station

Metro Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical public option to the central station

Attention point

Initial walk to tram stop required

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; tram 6 links Hernesaari to the centre according to Port of Helsinki

Source : Port of Helsinki Cruise Quays: https://www.portofhelsinki.fi/en/passengers/information-for-passengers/international-cruise-ships/cruise-quays/ | HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en

Hernesaari - tram 6 to Market Square

Market Square / Kauppatori

Metro Near the port
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical access to the central seafront and Suomenlinna

Attention point

Initial walk to tram required

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; simplified route to the tourist centre

Source : HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en | MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/

Central Station - train to Helsinki Airport

Helsinki Airport / HEL

Train Station / airport
Estimated cost 4,10 €
Estimated duration 30 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Reliable and economical connection to the airport

Attention point

Must first reach Central Station

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; HSL indicates I and P trains between the centre and the airport in about 30 minutes

Source : HSL Airport train: https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors/airport-train | Finavia Helsinki Airport: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/access

Hernesaari - VTC to Market Square

Market Square / Kauppatori

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 30,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price planned in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Dynamic pricing possible for large stopovers

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the authorised pick-up point at the platform

Source : Guide to Helsinki cruise ports: https://www.guidetohelsinki.com/cruise/ports-in-helsinki/ | MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Olympiaterminaali - taxi to Helsinki Airport

Helsinki Airport / HEL

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 55,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the airport with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than public trains

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin depending on traffic and flight schedule

Source : Finavia Helsinki Airport: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/access | HSL Airport train: https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors/airport-train | services taxi locaux

Olympiaterminaali - VTC to Helsinki Airport

Helsinki Airport / HEL

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price planned in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Dynamic prices available on request

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book if flying after disembarkation

Source : Finavia Helsinki Airport: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/access | HSL Airport train: https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors/airport-train | opérateurs VTC locaux

Hernesaari - taxi to Helsinki Airport

Helsinki Airport / HEL

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 60,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Available at the terminal or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer to the airport

Attention point

More expensive than the HSL train

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow margin depending on traffic

Source : Finavia Helsinki Airport: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/access | HSL Airport train: https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors/airport-train | services taxi locaux

Hernesaari - VTC to Helsinki Airport

Helsinki Airport / HEL

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct private transfer with price

Attention point

High cost and possible traffic

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book if flying after disembarkation

Source : Finavia Helsinki Airport: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/access | HSL Airport train: https://www.hsl.fi/en/travelling/visitors/airport-train | opérateurs VTC locaux

Olympiaterminaali - bus to Seurasaari

Seurasaari Open-Air Museum

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,20 €
Estimated duration 35 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to HSL
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Open-air museum accessible by public transport

Attention point

Longer journey than visits to the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check season and opening times

Source : Seurasaari Open-Air Museum: https://www.kansallismuseo.fi/en/seurasaarenulkomuseo | HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en

Shuttle excursion to Porvoo

Porvoo old town area

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 70,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Organised excursion to old Finnish town with safe return journey

Attention point

Set times according to programme

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check if guided tour and free time included

Source : Visit Porvoo: https://www.visitporvoo.fi/en/ | MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/ | compagnies de croisière

Central Station - train to Porvoo bus/train hub

Porvoo old town area

Train Distant excursion
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Regular bus or rail service depending on the season
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Popular excursion to the historic old town of Porvoo

Attention point

Confirmed return times required

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; use as a long excursion option to be checked before departure

Source : Visit Porvoo: https://www.visitporvoo.fi/en/ | HSL: https://www.hsl.fi/en

Shuttle excursion to Nuuksio National Park

Nuuksio National Park / Haltia area

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 80,00 €
Estimated duration 50 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Organised nature excursions near Helsinki

Attention point

Route and weather to take into account

Accessibility : Acceptable

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; choose only with guaranteed return to the ship

Source : Nuuksio National Park: https://www.nationalparks.fi/nuuksionp | Finnish Nature Centre Haltia: https://haltia.com/en/ | compagnies de croisière

Taxi to Porvoo

Porvoo old town area

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 120,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency Available by private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Direct to Porvoo without managing buses or timetables

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with pick-up time

Source : Visit Porvoo: https://www.visitporvoo.fi/en/ | MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/ | services taxi locaux

VTC to Porvoo

Porvoo old town area

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 140,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Private transfer with price

Attention point

High cost for a short excursion

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return and allow for time margin

Source : Visit Porvoo: https://www.visitporvoo.fi/en/ | MyHelsinki: https://www.myhelsinki.fi/ | opérateurs VTC locaux

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.