pääsylipputyyppejä

pääsylipputyyppejä refers to the various kinds of public transport tickets available in Finland. The term is used primarily by transit authorities such as Helsinki Regional Transport Authority (HSL) and its equivalents in other regions, to describe the product range that serves urban, suburban, and intercity travel.

There are three main categories of pääsylipputyyppejä: one‑way, daily, and subscription tickets. One‑way tickets are single‑use, valid for one journey within the mode of transport and the zone purchased. Daily tickets grant unlimited travel for the entire day, either for a single mode or across multiple modes if the “all‑day” option is chosen. Subscription tickets are time‑based passes – such as weekly, monthly or yearly – and are typically offered at a lower per‑journey cost than a stack of single‑ride tickets. Subscriptions can be further split into "unlimited" and "limited‑journey" variants, depending on the tariff model.

Regional differences also exist. Some districts offer a hybrid ticket, giving unlimited use within one city while allowing a limited number of rides in neighboring zones. In metropolitan areas, there is often a “Zone Pass” that covers all public transport within specified zones, covering buses, trams, metro, and commuter trains.

Ticket usage is governed by a simple validation system. For contactless smartcards, fare is calculated automatically upon tap‑in and tap‑out. Paper tickets must be checked visibly at the operator or by a transport inspector; failure to do so can grant a penalty fare. All tickets include a validity period marked by date ranges, and most are non‑refundable if used early.