Bus route 16 to be withdrawn and changes to the routes of buses 55 and 81 from 10 August

Bus route 16 will be withdrawn from Monday 10 August 2026. At the same time, the routes of buses 55 and 81 will change to ensure public transport connections to Kulosaari and Kruununhaka throughout the day.

Bus 55 will be rerouted via Kruununhaka

Bus 55 will be rerouted between Kaisaniemi and Sörnäisten rantatie to run via Liisankatu and Pohjoisranta. It will no longer run via Pitkäsilta and  Hakaniemenranta. The bus will provide a direct connection from Railway Square to Liisankatu and Kruununhaka, improving public transport connections in the area. Services will increase, particularly in the evening and on weekends. The bus will depart from bay 2 at Railway Square.

Bus 81 will be rerouted in Kulosaari

The route of bus 81 will be extended to the southern parts of Kulosaari. The bus will provide connections to Herttoniemi and Kulosaari Metro Station. On weekdays, it will run up to every 12 minutes at peak times.

Transport links to Korkeasaari and Mustikkamaa

Korkeasaari and Mustikkamaa can be reached by taking tram 13 to the "Polariksekatu" and "Sompasaari" stops.Tram services to Laajasalo are expected to start in early 2027, further improving connections to destinations such as Korkeasaari.

 

These changes will take effect on Monday 10 August. Check the route and timetables for your journey in the HSL app or Journey Planner.

The route of bus 81 in Kulosaari from 10 August

Kartta Kulosaaren reittimuutoksesta

The route of bus 55 in Kruununhaka from 10 August

Kartta reittimuutoksesta Hakaniemessä