Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(See “Helsinki Tram Tour” map,
here
.)
Of Helsinki's many tram routes, #2/#3 seems made-to-order for a tourist's
joyride. In fact, the TI hands out a free little map with the described route,
making this tour easier to follow. (Helsinki revised the numbering of some
tram routes in summer 2013; old tram line #3T is now #2, and #3B is #3.
Signs should be changed over by the time of your visit.)
If you buy a single ticket, just stay on the tram for the entire circuit (€2.70
from driver, €2.20 from ticket machines at a few major stops, good for one
hour). Using a day ticket (see “Getting Around Helsinki,” earlier) or a Hel-
sinki Card allows you to hop off to tour a sight, then catch a later tram (runs
every 10 minutes).
You can't get lost because the route makes a figure-eight, and an hour after
you start, you end up back at the beginning. The only confusing thing is that
the tram has different names during different parts of the figure-eight; the top-
left and bottom-right lobes are #2, the other lobes are #3, and the letter on the
tram's sign changes at the north and south ends of the route.
A few departures circle only the top or bottom loop, so confirm with the
driver before boarding that your tram will make the entire figure-eight.
