Getting to Otaniemi
By plane
Helsinki - Vantaa (airport information)
By car from the airport: The airport is just north of Ring III (Kehä III). Get onto Ring III and use one of the radial routes to get to Ring I. Otaniemi campus is situated at the western end of Ring I.
By taxi: about 35 mins and 25€ (30$)
By bus
Up to date time tables at YTV Journey Planner.
| Buses from the center of Helsinki to Otaniemi: | From the centre of Tapiola to Otaniemi: |
| From Kamppi: 102, 102T (via Lauttasaari), 103 | 2, 4, 4T, 10, 15, 194, 195, 505, 510, 512A |
| From the Railway square: 194, 195 (via Munkkiniemi - longer route) |
Other bus connections to Otaniemi: 503 (Merihaka-Otaniemi), 506 (Science line, from Viikki Campus to Otaniemi), 550 (Westend-Itäkeskus)
Bus routes, maps and timetables for the Helsinki region.
Buses 103, 506, 510, 512A and 550 stop at the library on Otaniementie and both 194 and 195 stop opposite the library on Vuorimiehentie. Bus 102 stops on Otaniementie and Otakaari.
A regional ticket is valid for the whole journey and costs 3.80€.
Hotels
The closest hotel is the Radisson SAS Hotel Dipoli at the campus, about a 10 minutes walk from the School of Science and Technology. Another possibility is Sokos Hotel Tapiola Garden in Tapiola. Radisson has a pleasant location by the sea and good view. The Garden has some shopping nearby and nightlife as well. Downtown Helsinki has plenty of hotels to choose from. Plenty of useful information on the city can be found at Helsinki's home pages.