Go on holiday without a car – tips, destinations and tickets for your trip
We’ve gathered our best tips for smooth travel across Finland. Start by downloading the Matkat app and explore our seasonal travel tips — on this page, you’ll find popular routes, convenient connections to destinations and inspiring ideas for your trip.
Travel by bus to Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Finland’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites offer a wealth of experiences, from medieval wooden towns to sea fortresses and unique natural landscapes. Set off to explore Finland’s World Heritage Sites and discover your next destination closer to home than you might think.
Old Rauma, Rauma
Old Rauma is one of the best-preserved wooden towns in the Nordic countries. You can easily reach Rauma by bus from all over Finland.
Aalto Works, Jyväskylä and other locations
Finland’s newest World Heritage Site, Aalto Works, comprises 13 sites across Finland designed by Alvar, Aino and Elissa Aalto.
Suomenlinna, Helsinki
Travelling by bus or train makes it easy to reach central Helsinki, where you can continue by ferry to Suomenlinna, one of Finland’s best-known World Heritage Sites.
Discover local gems by bus – 5 tips for planning your holiday
- See your hometown through a holidaymaker’s eyes – Even the best-known local sights can remain undiscovered by the people who live nearby.
- Explore where local transport can take you – Open the journey planner in the Matkat app and see what interesting places you can discover in familiar surroundings.
- Combine city life with autumn nature – In many towns, parks, beaches and walking trails are within easy reach by local public transport.
Discover Finland’s iconic landscapes by bus
During the autumn holiday, get out and enjoy the crisp autumn air and the colours of nature. You don’t always have to travel far or plan a complicated journey – an unexpected day-trip destination could be just one bus ride away. Read the full travel story here.
From Helsinki to Liesjärvi
Straight from Kamppi to Kyynärä stop. A short walk, and you’ll find yourself on a forest ridge between two lakes.
From Joensuu to Koli
Ukko-Koli’s stunning views and peace just an hour’s bus ride away. Perfect for a weekend escape.
From Rovaniemi to Vikaköngäs
Just a short trip away, the Raudanjoki rapids roar in the Arctic Circle Hiking Area. A suspension bridge and campfire spots make the trip complete.
Buy tickets for your autumn break
Set sail – buy your ferry tickets in the Matkat app
Did you know that buying ferry tickets is just as easy in Matkahuolto’s Matkat app as grabbing a bus ticket during the morning rush? You can also book a cabin and add meals to your journey directly in the app.
Hop on board – tickets from south to north from Matkahuolto
Download the Matkat app or buy online
Timetables and ticket purchase