Updated on 27 June:
- Bus 99V will switch to mid-summer timetables on Monday, 39 June. The bus will revert to its normal timetables on Monday, 4 August. More information in a separate service update
- The renovation of the Vuosaari Harbour tunnel is expected to begin after the Metro service disruption in the autumn.
- Do you use buses 98, 99V or 560? Read our service update about changes to the timetables for buses 98 and 560, as well as changes to the route and timetables of bus 99V.
Increased bus services between Vuosaari, Rastila and Itäkeskus
Bus 99V, Itäkeskus – Rastila – Vuosaari
Metro replacement bus 99V operates between Vuosaari, Rastila and Itäkeskus. The bus runs from Itäkeskus (M) via Meripellontie and Rastila (M) to Vuosaari (M). The bus operates at the same times as the Metro usually does. It runs every 2.5 minutes at peak times.
If you don’t travel directly between Vuosaari and Helsinki city center or Itäkeskus, other buses may be a more suitable option for you than the replacement bus 99V.
Vuosaari station
Bus 99V departs from bay 16 at the Aurinkolahti end of the bus terminal. The stop is on the Columbus side of the terminal.
Rastila station
In the direction of Itäkeskus, the bus uses the stop next to the Metro station between the filling station and the Metro station (bay 2). Bus 98 to Itäkeskus and night buses 90A and 90N to the city center also serve the same stop.
In the direction of Vuosaari, bus 99V stops at the other side of the filling station on the Vuotie ramp (bay 4). Night buses 90A and 90N to Vuosaari also serve the same stop.
Meripellontie (Puotila)
The bus also serves the stops for night buses 90A, 90N and 96N on Meripellontie between the Kunnallisneuvoksentie and Rusthollarintie junctions.
In the direction of Vuosaari, bus 99V serves the "Rusthollarintie" stop (H4501), and in the direction of Itäkeskus, the "Meripellontie" stop (H4502).
NB! Bus 99V does not run via Puotila Metro Station, Rusthollarintie and Vanhanlinnantie. You can travel between Puotila and Vuosaari either by walking to the stops served by bus 99V on Meripellontie or taking the Metro or bus from Puotila to Itäkeskus. From there, you can continue by bus 99V to Vuosaari or buses 98 or 99V to Rastila. The Metro is operating normally to Puotila.
Itäkeskus station
Bus 99V departs from bay 11 next to the Metro station on the Itäväylä side of the station.
Bus 98, Itäkeskus – Rastila
We have added services on bus route 98, which runs between Rastila and Itäkeskus via Marjaniemi. Starting 5 May, bus 98 runs every 10 minutes instead of every 20 minutes on all days of the week.
In the direction of Itäkeskus, the bus departs from bay 2 next to the Rastila Metro Station between the service station and the Metro station. Bus 99V to Itäkeskus and night buses 90A and 90N to the city center also serve the same stop.
In the direction of Rastila, the bus departs from bay 14 on the Itäväylä side of Itäkeskus Metro Station.
Bus 560, Rastila – Vuosaari – Mellunmäki – Kontula
You can also use trunk bus route 560 to travel between Rastila and Vuosaari. The bus also serves Mellunmäki Metro Station, which is operational as usual. We are preparing for higher than normal passenger volumes on bus route 560, for instance, by striving to ensure the buses keep on schedule.
Alternative bus links in the area
Where can I find more information about alternative transport links?
If you usually travel by the Metro, we recommend checking your route in the Journey Planner before you travel.
We recommend subscribing to disruption alerts on your favorite routes and stops in the Journey Planner to keep up to date with any service changes. You can add your favorite routes and stops directly from the Journey Planner’s search results by opening the details of the suggested route or stop and tapping the star.
If you use the HSL app, you can also opt to receive app notifications. For more information about app notifications and adding your favorite routes in the app, see https://www.hsl.fi/en/hsl/news/themes/app-notifications
Where can I find more information about the renovation?
After the Metro service disruption has ended, the road tunnel from Vuosaari Harbour to Ring III will be renovated. The renovation is expected to begin in late autumn.