Do children travel free on public transport in Helsinki?
Fares for children in the Helsinki region.
Short answer
Young children do. HSL says children aged 0 to 6 travel free on all HSL services. Children aged 7 to 17 travel at the child fare, about half price. On commuter trains the child fare applies to ages 7 to 16. An adult travelling with a child aged 0 to 6 in a pram also travels free.
Why
- HSL states that children aged 0 to 6 travel free.
- HSL charges a child fare for ages 7 to 17.
- HSL says an adult with a child in a pram travels free.
Details
Children who travel on their own may need to show their age at a ticket check. A school ID or the HSL card with a child profile helps.
Tip
Choose the child option in the HSL app when you buy a ticket for a 7 to 17-year-old.
What may differ
Rules on commuter trains differ slightly from buses and trams. Check the HSL page on fares for children.
Common misconception
In Helsinki every child needs a ticket.
What actually happens
Children aged 0 to 6 travel free on HSL.
People also ask
- Do you pay for public transport with a pram in Helsinki?
- How much is a bus ticket in Helsinki?
- Do children travel free on VR commuter trains?
Sources
- HSL: Travelling with a pram or childrenChecked at:
- HSL: PramsChecked at:
This answer is for reference only. Ticket rules and prices change, so check HSL before you travel.
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