What is the cheapest way to get from Turku to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Turku to Helsinki is to bus which costs €10 - €50 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Turku to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Turku to Helsinki is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs €29 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Turku and Helsinki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 4 and arriving at 30-35. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct ferry between Turku and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct ferry from Turku to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Port of Turku and arriving at Helsinki via Mariehamn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Turku and Helsinki?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Turku and arriving at Helsinki. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 6m.

How far is it from Turku to Helsinki?

The distance between Turku and Helsinki is 188 km. The road distance is 163.4 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Turku to Helsinki?

Book your Turku to Helsinki ferry tickets online with Omio.

How do I travel from Turku to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Turku to Helsinki without a car is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €22 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Turku to Helsinki?

The train from Turku to Helsinki takes 2h 6m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Turku to Helsinki bus from?

Turku to Helsinki bus services, operated by Onni Bus, depart from 4 station.

Where do I catch the Turku to Helsinki train from?

Turku to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Turku station.

Train or bus from Turku to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Turku to Helsinki is to train which takes 2h 6m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €10 - €50 and takes 2h 15m.

Where does the Turku to Helsinki bus arrive?

Turku to Helsinki bus services, operated by Onni Bus, arrive at 30-35 station.

Where does the Turku to Helsinki train arrive?

Turku to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.

Can I drive from Turku to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Turku to Helsinki is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Turku to Helsinki.

How do I get a bus ticket from Turku to Helsinki?

Book your Turku to Helsinki bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Helsinki?

There are 431+ hotels available in Helsinki.

Turku to Helsinki - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car ferry, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Turku to Helsinki by train, bus, car ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Turku to Helsinkitrain Ic 948 / ...
2h 6m
€22–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from 4 to 30-35bus Ob11 / ...
2h 15m
€10–50
Car ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Turku to Mariehamncarferry
2. Take the car ferry from Mariehamn to Helsinkicarferry
13h 6m
€56–181
Drive 163.4 km
1. Drive from Turku to Helsinkicar 163.4 km
1h 45m
€30–43

Turku to Helsinki by train

49Weekly Trains

2h 6mAverage Duration

€22Cheapest Price

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Distance: 187.9 km
Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Turku, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?

Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Turku to Helsinki every 4 hours. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Onni Bus operates a bus from 4 to 30-35 hourly. Tickets cost €10–15 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route.

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