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    What is the fine for travelling without a ticket in Helsinki?

    How ticket checks work and how to avoid a penalty fare.

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    Short answer

    HSL charges a penalty fare of €100 plus the price of a single ticket if you do not have a valid ticket. Ticket inspectors check passengers on HSL services. A ticket for the wrong zones also counts as an invalid ticket, so a passenger with an AB ticket on the airport train can be charged.

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    Why

    1. HSL says passengers without a valid ticket are charged a €100 penalty fare and the price of a single ticket.
    2. HSL's airport train page says the airport journey needs an ABC ticket.
    3. HSL tickets can be bought in the app, from ticket machines or with contactless payment, according to HSL.

    Details

    Buy and activate your ticket before boarding the metro or a train. On buses and trams you can also tap your bank card on the reader when you board.

    Tip

    If you pay with contactless, show the same bank card to the inspector. It is your proof of payment.

    What may differ

    Other Finnish cities have their own transport authorities and their own penalty fares.

    Common misconception

    Nobody checks tickets on Helsinki trams and metro.

    What actually happens

    HSL ticket inspectors check all modes of transport, and the penalty is €100 plus the ticket price.

    People also ask

    • Do they check tickets in Helsinki?
    • What happens if my HSL app ticket expires on the tram?
    • Can I appeal an HSL penalty fare?

    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Fees can change, so check HSL before you travel.

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