You can get all necessary information, timetables and route maps free from HKL ticket offices. Local buses dominate the public transport system. They will probably get you to your destination, although the Metro and local trains are faster. There is just one Metro line but local trains take you to the suburbs. Regional tickets allow you to travel in Helsinki, Espoo and Vantaa.
Tickets remain valid for one hour after the time stamped on the ticket on entering.
Remember to stamp your ticket at the special machine when entering the vehicle. You will need a free bus route map to find your way. A single ticket in Helsinki is 10 mk, but when bought beforehand only 8 mk. Trains All local trains leave from the main railway station and stop at Pasila. Every train has cars where they sell tickets and cars where they do not.