Flying into Helsinki-Vantaa airport
The closest major airport to Tamper is Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL, 1 hour 30 minutes away from Tampere). If you are coming from outside of Europe, this is where you will most likely land. Finnair, along with various other airlines, provides direct flights to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. From there, you’ll find convenient train and bus connections heading towards Tampere. Information regarding these connections to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport can be accessed on Finavia’s website.
Train from Helsinki-Vantaa to Tampere
The commuter train P, departing from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (Stop: Helsinki Airport), offers a direct route to Tampere Railway Station (Stop: Tampere) with a transfer at Tikkurila. Tickets and schedules can be obtained from the VR website. Specific P-train tickets can also be purchased from ticket machines near the platforms, while tickets for the connecting train from Tikkurila to Tampere are available at railway station ticket machines or service desks.
Train from Tampere to Helsinki-Vantaa
From Tampere Railway Station, there’s a direct connection to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport with one transfer at Tikkurila for the Commuter train I.
Bus
Various bus companies operate routes between Helsinki-Vantaa and Tampere.
Direct route
ExpressBus offers a regular direct bus service between Helsinki-Vantaa (Stop: Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema) terminals 1 & 2 and Tampere Bus Station (Stop: Tampereen linja-autoasema).
Direct route / or with connection
OnniBus provides a regular bus service between Helsinki-Vantaa (Stop: Helsinki Airport Vantaa) terminal 2 and Tampere Bus Station (Stop: Tampere). Some route options necessitate a bus change at Vantaa (Stop: Vantaa (Keimola-Kivistö))
Flying into Tampere-Pirkkala Airport
The closest airport to Tampere is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP, 17km away from the city center of Tampere). AirBaltic currently offers direct flights to Tampere from various European cities such as Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Málaga, Mallorca, Rhodes, Milan, and Tallinn, with connecting flights available via Riga. Additionally, Ryanair provides direct flights from London to Tampere. For the most suitable flight options, visit the respective airline websites: www.airbaltic.com and www.ryanair.com.
Bus
Upon your arrival at Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, you’ll find convenient public transportation options at your disposal. Specifically, Tampere City bus (TKL) number 103 offers a direct route from the airport (Stop: Lentoasema T1) to various city destinations, including stops at Tampere Bus Station (Stop: Ratina) and Tampere Railway Station (Stop: Rautatieasema F / Rautatieasema E).
The fare for a one-way ticket from the Airport to the city center (Zones A-C) is 7.50€. You can pay the fare on the bus using contactless payment (debit/credit card), or alternatively, you can purchase a mobile ticket through the Nysse Mobiili mobile app. It’s important to note that cash payments are no longer accepted on TKL buses.
Taxi
Directly outside the exit doors of Terminal 1, you’ll find a taxi station readily accessible. You have the option to either hail a taxi from the airport or utilize the taxi phone located within Terminal 1 to arrange for one. For those seeking to ensure a timely ride or accommodate specific needs, it’s advisable to pre-book your taxi. Further details can be found on the Taksi Tampere website.
Car Rentals
At Tampere-Pirkkala Airport, you’ll find car rental services provided by Europcar, Hertz and Sixt. It’s worth noting that some rental agencies operate by reservation only, so it’s recommended to verify their opening hours and other information on their respective websites before your arrival.
