OnniBus will launch services between Helsinki and Hanko starting 1 June 2026, operating throughout the summer season. The route will run with two daily departures in each direction, seven days a week from Monday to Sunday. The timetable is designed to serve both day-trippers and overnight visitors. All services will be operated with single-decker buses that allow passengers to travel with bicycles and pets. – Hanko has been one of the most requested destinations in our customer surveys. We are excited to add Hanko to our summer network, says OnniBus CEO Joona Hurmerinta. – The timetable allows travellers to spend a full day in Hanko or Tammisaari. It also works well for overnight visitors – the return departure from Hanko leaves around midday, giving time for breakfast, a relaxed morning and hotel check-out before heading back to Helsinki, says OnniBus Head of Customer Experience Henna Ojala-Merikoski. – It is great news that OnniBus is launching a route to Hanko at the beginning of the summer season, offering a new sustainable way to reach the city. Demand for a direct bus connection has been strong for a long time. Hanko continues to grow in popularity as a day-trip destination. Visitors can explore coastal landscapes by bike, for example along the scenic route towards Gunnarsstrand and Tulliniemi, ride a 19 km marked cycling route, or stroll along beautiful seaside streets. The water tower observation deck offers impressive views in all directions. When hunger or thirst strikes, visitors can enjoy the restaurants and cafés at the Eastern Harbour, and then continue exploring the charming boutiques in the town centre, says Visit Hanko Tourism Manager Maria Nordström. The route connects several attractive summer destinations The OnniBus Helsinki–Hanko route also includes other interesting summer destinations. The route operates as follows: Helsinki Kamppi – Espoo – Kirkkonummi – Inkoo – Karjaa – Tammisaari – Hanko. Detailed stop information is available in OnniBus route search. Passengers can board and alight at all stops along the route. – The timetable also makes it easy to take day trips, for example from Helsinki to Karjaa, which is known for its popular vintage store and cafés. Travellers can also plan a summer trip from Helsinki to Tammisaari, says Ojala-Merikoski. Travel by bus – or combine your journey with cycling Cycling continues to grow in popularity, and more travellers want to complete part of their journey by bike. – Travelling with bicycles and pets is becoming increasingly popular. We have taken these trends into account in route planning. All services on the Helsinki–Hanko route will be operated with our single-decker buses, which allow both bicycles and pets on board, says OnniBus Head of Customer Experience Henna Ojala-Merikoski. – We have designed the timetable so that travellers can take a morning bus from Helsinki, get off in Tammisaari and cycle to Hanko along a scenic route. After the bike ride, there is still time to enjoy a meal in Hanko. In the evening, travellers can return to Helsinki by bus, says OnniBus CEO Joona Hurmerinta. – OnniBus’ well-planned timetable serves both day visitors and longer stays. The possibility to travel with a bicycle or a pet is important for many travellers. It is also easy to rent a bike in Hanko. The city is very bike- and dog-friendly, with many restaurants, cafés and accommodation providers welcoming dogs, says Visit Hanko Tourism Manager Maria Nordström. – We also recommend visiting art exhibitions and the Hanko Museum, whose permanent exhibition “Where Land Meets the Sea” presents the city’s rich history. Visitors can also take cruises to Hauensuoli, known for its rock carvings and inscriptions dating back to the Middle Ages. In addition, there are seal safaris and full-day excursions to Bengtskär lighthouse. Helsinki–Hanko timetable at a glance OnniBus services will operate daily between Helsinki and Hanko starting 1 June 2026. The travel time between Helsinki and Hanko is approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. Bicycles and/or pets are allowed on all services. Daily departures: Helsinki Kamppi – Hanko morning departure 9:35–11:45 Helsinki Kamppi – Hanko evening departure 18:35–20:45 Hanko – Helsinki Kamppi midday departure 12:00–14:10 Hanko – Helsinki Kamppi evening departure 21:00–23:10 More information: Travel to Hanko with OnniBus Top image: Robin Sjölund / Visit Hanko. Bottom image: Kenneth Röman / Visit Hanko.
