There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from 14 to 2bus Helsinki-Vantaa - Vaihto: Vantaankoski - Tampere / ...
2h 59m€31–33Train
cheapest- Take the train from Tikkurila to Tamperetrain R / ...
3h 8m€25–41Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Pirkkala175.7 km
1h 47mDrive 175.7 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkalacar 175.7 km
1h 47m€32–46
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala is to train which costs €24 - €45 and takes 3h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala. However, there are services departing from 14 and arriving at Pirkkala via Sorin aukio G. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Tampere via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Pirkkala is 187 km. The road distance is 175.7 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala without a car is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €31 - €33.
It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala bus services, operated by Valkeakosken Liikenne, depart from 14 station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala is to bus which takes 2h 59m and costs €31 - €33. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €24 - €45 and takes 3h 8m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Pirkkala, Finland?
Valkeakosken Liikenne operates a bus from 14 to 2 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €27–29 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Alternatively, Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Tikkurila to Tampere every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 2h 4m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 (03) 584 2683
- Website
- Valkeakosken Liikenne
Bus from 14 to 2
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €27–29
- Schedules at
- Valkeakosken Liikenne
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Pirkkala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala bus services, operated by Valkeakosken Liikenne, arrive at 2 station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tampere station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala is 176 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Pirkkala.
There are 485+ hotels available in Pirkkala.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Pirkkala. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.