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'''Helsinki''' is the capital of [[Finland]]. Most of the foreign hitchhikers enter the country here, either by boat from [[Tallinn]] of by plane to the international airport - which is not actually in Helsinki, but in the neighboring neighbouring community of [[Vantaa]].
Helsinki is a nice place and worth staying for a couple of nights. Its a rather small city with about a million inhabitants on the metropolitan area and quite relaxed atmosphere.
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== Hitching In ==
If the driver is not going directly to the Helsinki city centre, then it is a good idea to ask to be dropped off at a train stop. At train stops there are ticket machines that sell the 1-day and 3-day public transportation passes if you need it, while on buses you can only pay the price of a single journey (2.50€).
Note, however, that if the driver drops you off in the neighbouring communities of Espoo or Vantaa, a journey to Helsinki by train or bus will cost 4.00€.
== Hitching Out ==
