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The Metropolitan Helsinki area uses a zone-system of A, B, C and D zones, with A being the most inner city and then zones B, C and D expanding outwards. | The Metropolitan Helsinki area uses a zone-system of A, B, C and D zones, with A being the most inner city and then zones B, C and D expanding outwards. | ||
From airport to city center you'll need an '''ABC''' ticket. To figure out the best choice of public transport ticket for yourself you can use | From airport to city center you'll need an '''ABC''' ticket. To figure out the best choice of public transport ticket for yourself you can use [https://www.hsl.fi/ '''Helsinki-region traveler router''' at hsl.fi], which shows the zones needed for each itinerary. More information you can find in '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets Ticket types and fares of the Metropolitan Helsinki area (in English)]'''. | ||
Available types are: | Available types are: | ||
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The longer period you purchase the lower the per time unit price gets. | The longer period you purchase the lower the per time unit price gets. | ||
At an R-kioski you can purchase single tickets, or much better: Get a public transport pass ('''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/ | At an R-kioski you can purchase single tickets, or much better: Get a public transport pass ('''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/tickets-and-fares/hsl-card HSL travel card]''') that costs 5€. You can load money to purchase tickets at discounted prices in the vehicle or season (unlimited travel for a period) | ||
Download the '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/app HSL App]''' (HSL == Helsinki Region Transport Authority) for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fi.hsl.app Android] or [https://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/apple-store/id1340229182 iOS]. Within the app you can access the in-house '''traveler router''' and also '''purchase tickets''', once you have registered your credit card in the app. For people with Finnish postpaid sims also payment in the phone bill is possible. | Download the '''[https://www.hsl.fi/en/app HSL App]''' (HSL == Helsinki Region Transport Authority) for [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=fi.hsl.app Android] or [https://itunes.apple.com/fi/app/apple-store/id1340229182 iOS]. Within the app you can access the in-house '''traveler router''' and also '''purchase tickets''', once you have registered your credit card in the app. For people with Finnish postpaid sims also payment in the phone bill is possible. | ||