Plan your visit to Suomenlinna and Lonna with FRS Finland's reliable waterbus service. Two water buses run on a scheduled basis from Kauppatori via Lonna to Suomenlinna.
Suomenlinna, built in 1748, is a UNESCO-protected sea fortress offering a wide range of sensory experiences. Spend a delightful day exploring Suomenlinna and enjoy a meal with friends while admiring the stunning scenery of the Helsinki archipelago.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Stops at Lonna, Artillery Bay and King's Gate
Journey time: 25-30 min each way
| Kauppatorilta | Lonna | Tykistönlahdesta | Kuninkaanportilta | Lonnasta | Kauppatorille |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.25* | 7.30* | 7.50* | |||
| 8.00 | 8.10 | 8.25 | 8.30 | 8.55 | |
| 9.00 | 9.10 | 9.30 | 9.35 | 10.01 | |
| 10.00 | 10.10 | 10.35 | 10.40 | 11.00 | |
| 10.30 | 10.40 | 11.00 | 11.05 | 11.10 | 11.30 |
| 11.15 | 11.25 | 11.55 | 12.00 | 12.10 | 12.20 |
| 11.40 | 11.50 | 12.15 | 12.15 | 12.40 | 12.50 |
| 12.30 | 12.40 | 13.10 | 13.15 | 13.25 | 13.40 |
| 13.00 | 13.10 | 13.30 | 13.35 | 13.50 | 14.05 |
| 13.45 | 13.55 | 14.25 | 14.30 | 14.40 | 14.55 |
| 14.15 | 14.25 | 14.50 | 14.55 | 15.10 | 15.25 |
| 15.00 | 15.10 | 15.40 | 15.45 | 16.00 | 16.15 |
| 15.30 | 15.40 | 16.05 | 16.10 | 16.25 | 16.40 |
| 16.20 | 16.30 | 17.00 | 17.05 | 17.20 | 17.35 |
| 16.50 | 17.00 | 17.25 | 17.30 | 17.45 | 18.00 |
| 17.45 | 17.55 | 18.20 | 18.25 | 18.40 | 18.55 |
| 18.10 | 18.20 | 18.45 | 18.50 | 19.10 | 19.20 |
| 19.00 | 19.10 | 19.35 | 19.40 | 19.55 | 20.10 |
| 20.00 | 20.10 | 20.25 | 20.30 | 20.45 | 21.00 |
| 21.00 | 21.10 | 21.25 | 21.30 | 21.45 | 22.00 |
| 22.00 | 22.10 | 22.25 | 22.30 | 22.45 | 23.00 |
| 23.00** | 23.10** | 23.25** | 23.30** | 23.45** | 00.00** |
| 00.00** | 00.10** | 00.20** | 00.25** | 00.30** | 00.45** |
*Not operating on Sat-Sun
**Not operating on Sun
| 01.05.-31.09.2025 | One way | Two-way | Season tickets | Combo ticket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults | 4,50 € | 8,90 € | 94 € | 19,00 € |
| Special groups* | 2,30 € | 4,50 € | 46 € | 12,50 € |
| Family ticket | 22,00 € | |||
| Bike | 30,00 € |
We recommend purchasing tickets in advance from our online store. Tickets can also be bought on-site with a card. Please use a payment card for your purchases (preferably contactless payment; Visa, MasterCard, and Visa Electron are accepted). Cash payments are possible in exceptional cases, but please have the exact amount ready in that case.
*Children 7-17 years old, retired and students
Waterbus departure point: Keisarinluodon pier at Kauppatori (Market Square), address: Keisarinluodonlaituri 1, Helsinki.
Waterbus stops: Lonna's waterbus pier, Suomenlinna Artillery Bay and King's Gate.
You can conveniently make group bookings directly in our online shop under Group booking. If you want tickets on the invoice, you can obtain a username and password from Customer Service by emailing [email protected]. Note! We will add an 11€ billing surcharge and an 11€ group booking fee to your invoice. Private hand luggage and items that fit through the door are free of charge. Large items that take up a lot of space must be notified in advance to Customer Service. For further information on group bookings, please contact Customer Services at 0102023780 on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
If necessary, we can transport larger groups by separate transports on request. We offer various sizes of vessels such as the 120-seat water bus or the very popular taxi boat, which can accommodate around 20 clients. Ask for more information at [email protected] or call 0102023780 weekdays 9-15.
Suomenlinna and Lonna line is operated by two vessels: m/s Viapori tel. +358 50 477 5028 and m/s Vire tel. +358 45 615 1634, you can contact water bus personnel through these phone numbers. Note: phones are answered only when the vessels are in motion and only if the crew can answer safely!
When booking a round-trip ticket, you can only select the departure time for the outbound journey. The return time cannot be reserved in advance – you can board the return trip by showing your ticket. Please note that passengers for the return trip are admitted on a first-come, first-served basis, so we recommend arriving at the dock early to secure your spot on your preferred departure.