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
| From Market Square | Lonna | Artillery Bay | King's Gate | From Lonna | Towards Market Square |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12.20 | 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 | 4,60 € | 9,20 € | 94 € | 19,00 € |
| Special groups* | 2,30 € | 4,60 € | 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.
If you want group tickets on the invoice, you can obtain a username and password from customer service by emailing [email protected]. You can conveniently make group bookings directly in our online shop under Group booking.
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.
Group bookings: https://suomenlinna.frs-finland.fi