Länsimetro has built the Soukka metro station, which includes the Soukantori and Yläkartanontie entrances and technical buildings. The construction contract was implemented by the consortium of YIT Rakennus Oy and Are Oy. The construction contract of Soukka metro station ended on Friday, 13 May 2022. The Soukka metro station will be opened for traffic simultaneously with the other stations on Saturday 3 December 2022.
Information about moving around at the station
Both entrances will likely be opened to passengers when the metro service starts. The City has plans to develop the Soukantori neighbourhood, among other things, which means that construction work in the area may affect the use of the Soukantori entrance.
Direct lift and escalator access is provided from the Yläkartanontie entrance to the platform.
Direct lift access is provided from the Soukantori entrance’s Soukka shopping centre level to the platform level.From the Soukantie road level, passengers first take the stairs or a lift to access the Soukantori square level.
When the metro service starts, 350 park and ride spaces will be available for bicycles.
When the metro service starts, 28 temporary park and ride spaces will be available for cars.
Further information on the Soukka metro station
- Soukka metro station and its architecture
- For photos of the construction of the Soukka metro station, go to our image bank (Flickr)
- Schedule and progress of the construction of the entire Matinkylä-Kivenlahti section
Soukka’s development and public transport
Information on the development of the Soukka area is available on the City of Espoo’s website
- Infill construction in Soukka (in Finnish)
- Yläkartanontie’s central and eastern sections, Soukantie and Soukanraitti
- Soukka II (in Finnish)
- For more information on current local detailed plans, see the Espoo map service. (in Finnish)
HSL is responsible for planning and acquiring public transport for its operating area.
Soukka metro station
Soukantori entrance
Yläkartanontie entrance