"I" or "P" Train to/from Airport to Downtown Helsinki?
Oct 21, 2017, 7:36 am
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"I" or "P" Train to/from Airport to Downtown Helsinki?
Have a long enough layover coming up in HEL that I can make it downtown to meet some friends for lunch. Seems like the best option is to take a train (quick enough, frequent enough, good value), but of course they have 2 train options (I or P)..
Is there any difference other than the in between stops to worry about? One closer to departures and security than the other on the return?
Is there any difference other than the in between stops to worry about? One closer to departures and security than the other on the return?
Oct 21, 2017, 7:44 am
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Have a long enough layover coming up in HEL that I can make it downtown to meet some friends for lunch. Seems like the best option is to take a train (quick enough, frequent enough, good value), but of course they have 2 train options (I or P)..
Is there any difference other than the in between stops to worry about? One closer to departures and security than the other on the return?
Is there any difference other than the in between stops to worry about? One closer to departures and security than the other on the return?
Oct 21, 2017, 7:56 am
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Thanks for the info!
Oct 21, 2017, 8:00 am
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no ticket sales onboard anymore 
Oct 21, 2017, 8:13 am
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Oct 21, 2017, 11:32 am
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Oct 21, 2017, 2:27 pm
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If you arrive at the station the timetables are such that even the longer route is quicker than waiting for next, so just take the first one.
But if you plan ahead, and you are familiar with swedish prepositions, this mnemonic can be used to remember which one is shortest route:
If you are "i stan" take I train. If you are "på flygplatsen" take P train.
But if you plan ahead, and you are familiar with swedish prepositions, this mnemonic can be used to remember which one is shortest route:
If you are "i stan" take I train. If you are "på flygplatsen" take P train.
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Oct 21, 2017, 2:31 pm
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And also: Finally HSL app (mobiililippu) works decently for foreigners as you now can attach foreign credit card to app and buy ticket on the go.
But beware if using this app - purchased ticket still requires internet connection throughout your trip. If you don't have internet ticket is not valid and you'll get a fine. HSL have promised to fix this within a year or so...
But beware if using this app - purchased ticket still requires internet connection throughout your trip. If you don't have internet ticket is not valid and you'll get a fine. HSL have promised to fix this within a year or so...
Oct 21, 2017, 3:17 pm
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And also: Finally HSL app (mobiililippu) works decently for foreigners as you now can attach foreign credit card to app and buy ticket on the go.
But beware if using this app - purchased ticket still requires internet connection throughout your trip. If you don't have internet ticket is not valid and you'll get a fine. HSL have promised to fix this within a year or so...
But beware if using this app - purchased ticket still requires internet connection throughout your trip. If you don't have internet ticket is not valid and you'll get a fine. HSL have promised to fix this within a year or so...
Oct 21, 2017, 6:22 pm
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Oct 21, 2017, 11:26 pm
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No. The experience is pretty similar to taking the BART from SFO, only that the trains in Helsinki are quite new.
If you want to buy your ticket with Amex for the points, you can do it at the Alepa grocery store at the airport (on the arrivals floor in front of baggage claim 2B)
If you want to buy your ticket with Amex for the points, you can do it at the Alepa grocery store at the airport (on the arrivals floor in front of baggage claim 2B)