Åland Getting there & around

Getting around

Bus & tram

Bus

Five main bus lines depart from Mariehamn's regional bus terminal on Torggatan in front of the library. Bus 1 goes to Hammarland and Eckerö; route 2 to Godby and Geta; route 3 to Godby and Saltvik; route 4 to Godby, Sund and Vårdö (Hummelvik); and route 5 to Lemland and Lumparland (Långnäs). Bus 6 runs from Godby Monday to Friday, servicing other destinations in Finström. The one-way fare from Mariehamn to Storby (Eckerö) is €4.90; from Mariehamn to Långnäs is €4.70. Bicycles can be carried on buses (space permitting) for €4.

If you plan to use the bus a lot, you can buy a bus pass valid for the whole island (24-hour/three days €12/24).

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Water

Ferry

There are three kinds of inter-island ferry. For short trips across straits, simple vehicle ferries ply nonstop and are free. For longer routes, ferries run according to schedule, and take cars, bicycles and pedestrians. There are also three bicycle ferries in summer - a ride is €7 to €9 per person with a bicycle. The bike ferry routes are Hammarland-Geta, Lumparland-Sund and Vårdö-Saltvik.

Timetables for all inter-island ferries are available at the main tourist office in Mariehamn and online at www.alandstrafiken.aland.fi.

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Bicycle

Cycling is a great way to tour these flat, rural islands. The most scenic roads have separate bike lanes that are clearly marked. Ro-No Rent has bicycles available at Mariehamn and Eckerö harbours.

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