The distance between Helsinki and Turku is around 165km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 45m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Helsinki to Turku by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Turku.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to Turku Tuomiokirkko.
Onni Bus
+ 1 othersThere are several options for getting from Helsinki to Turku by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €8 ($8) and will take around 2h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €24 ($24).
The distance between Helsinki and Turku is around 165km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 151km (94 miles)
It takes around 1h 55m to get from Helsinki and Turku by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Helsinki to Turku is to drive which takes around 1h 45m and will set you back approx €24 ($24).
The cheapest way to travel between Helsinki and Turku, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €8 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Helsinki and Turku. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Helsinki and Turku with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 55m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Helsinki and Turku. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Helsinki and Turku. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Helsinki and Turku with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 2h 15m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Helsinki and Turku. Buses run hourly and take around 2h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Helsinki to Turku. We recommend that you take the train to Turku. instead which will take 1h 55m.
The closest major airport to Turku is Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Turku. Pori Airport (POR) (POR) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Helsinki and Turku. The distance is around 165km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Helsinki to Turku is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 55m | €29($29) | hourly | 189km (117 miles) |
Bus | 2h 15m | €8($8) | hourly | 171km (106 miles) |
Drive | 1h 45m | €24($24) | on demand | 165km (103 miles) |
Onni Bus
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Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Turku offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.