How to get to Turku from Helsinki

There are 2 options to travel between Helsinki and Turku including taking a train and coach.

The cheapest way to travel from Helsinki to Turku is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Turku:

A coach is £6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Turku costing on average £14.

The fastest way to travel from Helsinki to Turku is by train with an average journey time of 2h 29m.

Other travel options to Turku take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 45m.

The Helsinki to Turku distance is approximately 150 km.

The average frequency per day from Helsinki to Turku is:

• Around 29 trains per day.
• Around 16 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Helsinki and Turku as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Helsinki to Turku:

• Trains mostly depart from Helsinki Central and arrive in Kupittaa.
• Coaches mostly depart from Helsinki, linja-autoasema and arrive in Turku, Linja-autoasema.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Helsinki to Turku, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus to go to Turku by coach.
• Travel with VR to go to Turku by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Helsinki to Turku with the following travel companies:

• 16 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
• 24 direct trains per day with VR.

Omio customers who travel from Helsinki to Turku often also extend their vacation to go to Stockholm, Gdańsk, Rovaniemi, Tampere, Copenhagen. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Turku and these popular destinations at a great price.

To get from Helsinki to Turku, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.

In Turku, you can explore the Turku Archipelago, perfect for boating and nature walks, and Ruissalo Island, ideal for hiking and picnicking. Visit Turku Market Square for shopping and local culture, or enjoy an adventure at Flowpark with treetop obstacle courses. Relax at Samppalinna Outdoor Swimming Stadium during the summer. Don't miss the historical Turku Castle and Turku Cathedral, the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum, the maritime Forum Marinum, and the Luostarinmäki Handicrafts Museum.

To fully explore Turku's main attractions, such as Turku Castle, the Turku Archipelago, and the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.