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    How much does the train from Helsinki Airport to the city centre cost?

    Which ticket you need for the airport train and how to buy it.

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    Short answer

    The airport is in zone C, so you need an ABC ticket. HSL says an adult ABC single ticket costs €4.80 with contactless payment, and the single ticket price list gives €4.50 in the HSL app or from a ticket machine. The I and P trains run between the airport and Helsinki Central Station in about 30 minutes.

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    Why

    1. HSL says an adult ABC ticket costs €4.80 when paying with contactless payment.
    2. According to HSL's single ticket prices from 1 January 2026, the ABC ticket costs €4.50 in the app or from a ticket machine.
    3. HSL describes the train trip from Helsinki Airport to the city centre as about 30 minutes.

    Details

    Ticket machines are at the airport station, and you can also tap a bank card on the reader before boarding. Ticket inspectors check tickets on the trains.

    Tip

    Both the I and P trains go to the centre; they just run around the ring line in opposite directions. Take whichever leaves first.

    What may differ

    An AB ticket is not valid to or from the airport. Without a valid ticket HSL charges a €100 penalty fare plus the ticket price.

    Common misconception

    You need a special airport ticket for the train.

    What actually happens

    A normal HSL ABC ticket is all you need, and it also works on buses, trams and the metro.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Ticket prices change, so check HSL before you travel.

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