Kruunusillat – new tramway to Laajasalo
Helsinki’s tram network will expand on Saturday, 7 November 2026, when tram routes 11 and 12 begin operating between Hakaniemi and Laajasalo. The new tram services will provide a faster connection between Laajasalo and the central city, with sea views along the way.

Tramway to Laajasalo in a nutshell
Swift journeys
The journey between Yliskylä in Laajasalo and Hakaniemi takes only about 20 minutes
Directly to Pasila
Tram 11, which runs between Kruunuvuorenranta and Pasila, will also serve Kalasatama Metro Station
Frequent services
Tram 12 to Yliskylä will run every 7.5 minutes. Tram 11 to Kruunuvuorenranta will run every 15 minutes. Together, trams 11 and 13 will run every 7.5 minutes between Sompasaari, Kalasatama and Pasila.
Changes to bus services from 7 January 2027
Bus routes will change from 7 January 2027, around two months after tram services begin operating via Kruunusillat. In addition to Herttoniemi Metro Station, buses from different parts of Laajasalo will provide convenient connections to the new tram routes. Read more about the changes
Tram routes via Kruunusillat when services begin
Bus routes from 7 January 2027
Below, you can find the route changes, operating hours, timetables and maps for the new bus network that will be introduced on 7 January.
Frequently asked questions
Questions and answers about the new tram routes to Kruunuvuorenranta and Yliskylä and how trams 11 and 12 will operate.













