Comparing the two transit apps to help you pick the right one for Finland.
| HSL | VR Matkalla | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Official Helsinki Region Transport app for buying tickets and planning routes across buses, trams, metro, commuter trains, and ferries. | Official Finnish national rail app for booking long-distance train tickets from Helsinki to Tampere, Turku, Oulu, and Lapland. |
| Essential? | Yes | Yes |
| Pro Tip | Buy your day pass here before hopping on. Inspectors are common and fines are steep. | Book early for the cheapest fares. Advance tickets can be a fraction of the walk-up price. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend HSL for transit in Finland. Buy your day pass here before hopping on. Inspectors are common and fines are steep.
