Bus line 18R

Kaupin kampus - Sorin aukio

Bus line 18 will change to an special route 18R when there is a tram disruption between Kaupin kampus and Sorin aukio. You can use the bus stops along the tram route. Between Atala and Kaupin kampus, the bus runs its normal route.

Some of the trips on line 18 will be canceled so that the bus has time to run the additional route that replaces the tram between Kauppi campus and Sorin aukio. Canceled trips appear crossed out in the Journey Planner and other real-time timetable services. Schedules for line 18R are not available for the stops of the special route.

Sorin aukio - Kaupin kampus - Atala

In Kaupin kampus, the stops of bus 18R are right next to tram stops. The bus leaves from the same stop both towards city center and Atala.
In Tays central hospital, the stops of bus 18R are in Teiskontie. The walking distance to the stops is only few minutes.
In Hippos, the stops of bus 18R are in Teiskontie, right next to the tram stops. The walking distance is only few minutes.
The stops of bus 18R at Kaleva are between the Kaleva church and Sammonaukio. The stops are in Teiskontie, only few minutes away from both of the tram stop areas.
The stops of bus 18R in the Tulli area are in Itsenäisyydenkatu, near Sorsapuisto. The walking distance is only few minutes from the Tulli tram stops. If you are on your way to the railway station, the walking distance is 2-3 minutes from Sorsapuisto bus stop.
The stops of bus 18R at the Tampere railway station are in Hämeenkatu, about 50 meters towards Koskipuisto.
In Koskipuisto, the stops of bus 18R are in Hatanpään valtatie. You can also use the railway station stops in Hämeenkatu.
In Sorin aukio, the bus 18R departs from stop Sorin aukio E in Suvantokatu. The bus also stops right next to the tram stop, Sorin aukio F in Hatanpään valtatie. You have to cross the road to get to the bus stops.

Get help from The Journey Planner

During a mild tram disruption, you can continue your journey by bus. Some trips may be cancelled, but all the tram routes are in use. If necessary, find an alternative trip in the Journey Planner:

  • give the location permit and select "Buses and nearby stops on the map" or
  • find a new route for your trip by entering your departure and destination details.

Journey Planner