reittiopas

Reittiopas is an online journey planner for public transport in the Helsinki region, operated by the Helsinki Region Transport Authority (HSL). It provides multimodal trip planning across buses, trams, the metro, commuter trains, and ferries, including walking segments and transfers between lines. The service covers the HSL area, including Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa, and Kauniainen, and is used by residents and visitors to plan trips.

Users enter a starting point, destination, and a preferred date and time. The planner returns multiple itineraries, typically ranked by criteria such as fastest travel time, fewest transfers, or shortest walking distance. Each route lists the lines to take, transfer points, departure and arrival times, and required transfer durations. Additional features often include a map view, step-by-step directions, and real-time departure information where available. The tool also communicates accessibility options and provides interfaces in several languages, commonly Finnish, Swedish, and English.

Data for Reittiopas comes from HSL timetable and service feeds, integrating information for various modes into one planning experience. It is designed for web use and is accessible on mobile devices, sometimes with integrations or adaptations for other mapping and transit services.

Overall, Reittiopas serves as a central resource for planning public transport journeys within the Helsinki metropolitan area, reflecting HSL’s aim to provide users with clear, up-to-date route and timetable information.