How to get to VTT

This page details how to best reach VTT's offices and provides examples of accommodation nearby.

Espoo

Espoo
P.O. Box 1000, 02044 VTT

Tel. 020 722 111
Fax 020 722 7001

How to reach Espoo and accommodation nearby

​VTT is situated in Otaniemi, in the city of Espoo, about 10 km from Helsinki centre and about 25 km from the Helsinki-Vantaa airport.
 

Transport connections from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport:

List of hotels close to VTT:

VTT FutureHub parking and how to get to Maarintie 3

VTT main building FutureHub's main entrance parking lot is accessed from Maarintie 3 and found in connection to the building. Visitor parking is marked with signs. Disabled parking is available as well as electric car charging for guests. Visitors give their registration number when signing in at the lobby to avoid parking fines. The main entrance is temporarily accessen via Maarintie 3 due to a construction site, despite the official address being Tekniikantie 21.

VTT FutureHubin saapumisohje kartta

How to get to VTT Bioruukki

The best way to get to VTT Bioruukki from Helsinki city centre is to take the metro with the destination Kivenlahti, and to get off at the end station Kivenlahti. Entrance to the building from Kiviruukinkatu.

Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä
P.O. Box 1603, 40101 JYVÄSKYLÄ

Tel. 020 722 111
Fax 020 722 2720

Visiting addresses:

How to reach Jyväskylä and accommodation nearby

​VTT Jyväskylä is situated appr. 270 km from Helsinki. Jyväskylä airport is located in Tikkakoski about 23 km from Jyväskylä city centre.
 

Transport connections from the airport to Jyväskylä centre

  • Taxi (appr. 20 min.)
  • No airport taxi, but there are taxis waiting in front of the airport when flights arrive. You can book a taxi in advance from Jytaksi.
  • There is no bus service between Jyväskylä city center and the airport.
     

Transport connections from Jyväskylä airport to VTT Jyväskylä

Transport connections from Jyväskylä city centre to VTT Jyväskylä

  • Taxi (appr. 10 min.)
  • Bus lines 1, 2 and 3 from the city centre to VTT (bus stop on Vaajakoskentie). Please check timetables, routes and journey planner at Digitransit
     

Parking

  • Our Jyväskylä premises offer lots of parking spaces, feel free to park in any parking space that is not taken.
     

Hotels in Jyväskylä, e.g.:

Other:

Driving instructions for trucks over 3.5m in height:

Yli 3,5 m korkean ajoneuvon ajoohjeet.

Kajaani

Kajaani (VTT, MIKES Metrology)

Tel. 020 722 111

Visiting addresses:

How to reach Kajaani and accommodation nearby

VTT Kajaani is situated appr. 560 km from Helsinki. Kajaani airport is located appr. 10 km (10 min.) from VTT Kajaani. 
 

Transport connections from Kajaani airport to Kajaani centre

  • Taxi (appr. 20 min.)
  • Bus no 4 (price: appr. 4 € in cash only)
     

Transport connections from Kajaani airport to VTT Kajaani

  • Taxi (appr. 15 min., orders in advance)
     

Transport connections from Kajaani centre to VTT Kajaani

  • Taxi (appr. 5 min.)
  • Bus line 7 (price: appr. 4 € in cash only) runs from the centre closer to VTT Kajaani (leave the bus at a bus stop in the junction of Makkolankatu street and Kopsankatu street, and walk appr. 400 m to VTT on Tehdaskatu street). Please check all timetables and routes
     

Taxi orders

  • Taxi services can be ordered through taxi companies’ own order channels. In Kajaani: e.g. Taksi Kajaani.
  • You can order a taxi in advance and check the rates before the journey begins. It’s also possible to order a taxi for instance with the free Valopilkku app.

Parking and arriving to VTT Kajaani

  • VTT Kajaani is located on Renforsin Ranta business area (see the map). It is possible to access the area by car or on foot by registering at the info point in Portti building no 15 for guest tags and instructions for moving around the area.
  • Due to area survellaince, please contact Kari Kyllönen [email protected] before arrival. Guests arriving unannounced should contact the info point at the Portti building no 15 (see the map) for further instructions.
  • There’s free parking in front of VTT and as marked on the map (P1 and P2).
  • You can move around the business area if you have a guest tag.
     

Hotels in Kajaani:

Other:

Kuopio

Kuopio
P.O. Box 1199, 70211 KUOPIO

Tel. 020 722 111
Fax 020 722 2080

Visiting addresses:
Microkatu 1, M, Microtower

How to reach Kuopio and accommodation nearby

VTT Kuopio is situated appr. 400 km from Helsinki (KPY Novapolis Oy workspaces, building M). Kuopio airport is located appr. 20 km (20 min.) from VTT Kuopio.

The surrounding area is undergoing construction work and driveways may vary. Please check with your VTT contact for up-to-date information.

Transport connections from Kuopio airport to Kuopio centre

  • Taxi (appr. 20 min.)
  • Bus no 40 (price: appr. 6 € in cash only)
     

Transport connections from Kuopio airport to VTT Kuopio

  • Taxi (appr. 20 min.)
  • Bus no 40 (last stop at KPY Novapolis/Microkatu 1 A, price: appr. 6 € in cash only)

Transport connections from Kuopio centre to VTT Kuopio

Taxi orders

  • Taxi services can be ordered through taxi companies’ own order channels. In Kuopio, e.g. from these service providers: Kuopion Taksiykköset, VieVie
  • You can order a taxi in advance and check the rates before the journey begins. It’s also possible to order a taxi for instance with the free Valopilkku app.

Hotels in Kuopio:

Other:

Tampere

Tampere
P.O. Box 1300, 33101 TAMPERE

Tel. 020 722 111
Fax 020 722 3499

Visiting addresses:

How to reach Tampere and accommodation nearby

​VTT Tampere is situated about 180 km from Helsinki.

Transport connections from Helsinki to Tampere

  • Less than two hours by train (VR timetable), train tickets 25-30 € (single) or by car from Helsinki (~180 km)
  • Accessible by air (connections via Helsinki and Stockholm by Finnair, SAS or Norwegian) to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP).
  • Express bus from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Tampere (2 hours 30 minutes), price 27-32 €. Matkahuolto, Paunu
     

Transport connections from Tampere - Pirkkala airport to Tampere city centre 17 km

  • Taxi (booking can be done in advance or from airport)
  • Airport taxi (booking needed in advance) – from Airport to Hervanta 23 km
  • Taxi (booking preferably in advance)
     

Transport connections from Tampere city centre to VTT, Hervanta 12 km

Taxi orders

  • Taxi services can be ordered through taxi companies’ own order channels.
  • In Tampere, e.g. Taksi Tampere, phone 0100 4131. Laatutaksi Jokinen Oy, phone 044 744 6400.
  • It’s also possible to order a taxi for instance with the free Valoilkku app.
     

Guest parking at Hermia FARMI area, Hervanta

  • There is free parking in front of FARMI building for VTT’s quests. Please inform your vehicle’s register number upon arrival to the Farmi’s reception.
     

Other

List of hotels in Tampere:

Oulu

Oulu
P.O. Box 1100, 90571 OULU

Tel. 020 722 111
Fax 020 722 2320

Visiting addresses:

How to reach Oulu and accommodation nearby

​VTT Oulu is situated about 600 km from Helsinki. Oulu airport is located in Oulunsalo, about 15 kilometres south-west of Oulu city center.
 

Transport connections from Oulu airport to Oulu centre

  • Getting from the Oulu airport to Oulu centre and your hotel is best accomplished by taxi. The trip from the airport takes about 25 minutes. 
  • Bus number 8 (Lentoasemalta keskustaan/Teknologiakylään) travels two times per hour and it takes about 30 minutes to Oulu centre. The fee is 5,80 €. Get off at bus stop Toripakka P.
    Timetables and routes
     

Transport connections from Oulu airport to VTT Oulu

  • Taxi to VTT Oulu takes about 25 minutes.
  • Bus number 8 (Lentoasemalta keskustaan/Teknologiakylään) travels two times per hour and it takes about 60 minutes to Teknologiakylä. The fee is 5,80 €. Get off at bus stop Ylioppilaskylä P, it is 850 metres from VTT.
    Timetables and routes
     

Transport connections from Oulu centre to VTT Oulu

  • Taxi to VTT Oulu takes about 15 minutes.
  • By bus: From the center of Oulu (bus stop: city hall P) to the Technology Village: Several bus routes go near VTT. Get off at the bus stop Ylioppilaskylä P, which is located 850 meters from VTT. The journey takes about 25 minutes.
    Tickets and fares
    Timetables and routes
     

List of hotels in Oulu:

Other info about Oulu