- Must visit
Aboa Vetus Ars Nova
A broad cultural history museum complex in old quarters by the cathedral, covering life in Turku from medieval times onward.
Cheapest price
$9
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
1 h 55 m
Average duration
1 h 56 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Helsinki to Turku is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Turku will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
Of the 27 buses that leave Helsinki for Turku on Thu, Jul 16, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 16 the direct buses cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 56 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 55 m .
On Thu, Jul 16 the slowest buses will take 1 h 57 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Turku among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $12.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $22 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Helsinki to Turku:
A bus is $12 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Turku costing on average $22 (€18).
Other travel options to Turku take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $29 (€24). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Onni Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:22PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:58PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:58PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:58PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:08PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 12:23AM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:23AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Turku buses for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:00 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 4:58 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2h40 | 6:40 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 5:58 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h20 | 6:40 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 6:58 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h15 | 7:15 PM Turku, Neljäs linja 4, 20100 Turku | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 7:58 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h15 | 8:15 PM Turku, Neljäs linja 4, 20100 Turku | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:55 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2h10 | 9:05 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h55 | 9:05 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 11:08 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2h13 | 12:23 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 12:23 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 12:30 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 3h00 | 3:30 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h57 | 7:22 AM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 7:25 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h15 | 7:40 AM Turku, Neljäs linja 4, 20100 Turku | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h57 | 8:57 AM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 9:00 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 11:00 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h57 | 10:57 AM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2h10 | 12:20 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h55 | 12:20 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h57 | 1:22 PM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:25 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 1:25 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:10 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 2h13 | 3:23 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 3:23 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Helsinki to Turku run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 93 miles (150 km) distance in 1h 58m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 1h 58m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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Discover the best of Turku — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Turku trip today.
A broad cultural history museum complex in old quarters by the cathedral, covering life in Turku from medieval times onward.
Finland’s oldest surviving pharmacy house, preserving 18th-century interiors and the history of medicine in Turku.
Turku’s leading art museum in a hilltop granite building. It presents Finnish and international art in a striking setting.
Turku’s defining walking area lined with museums, boats, events, and views. Ideal for first-time visitors and evening strolls.
Historic riverside district of old wooden houses and workshops. Quiet, atmospheric, and rewarding for slow exploration.
Popular hilltop park with observatory, lawns, and broad city views. A favorite local place for walks and sunset photos.
Rye bread baked in a ring shape with a dense, sour taste. It is a Finnish staple and especially tied to southwest Finland’s grain and baking traditions.
Baltic herring served fried, pickled, or smoked. It is central to Turku’s archipelago food culture and a classic local fish on market and restaurant menus.
Creamy salmon soup with potatoes, carrots, and dill. It is a beloved Finnish comfort dish often found in Turku market halls and waterfront restaurants.
Michelin-starred fine dining by the Aura River, known for refined Nordic tasting menus, local ingredients, and polished yet intimate service.
Well-regarded modern restaurant focused on seasonal Finnish ingredients and creative tasting menus in a stylish, relaxed setting.
Historic restaurant in Turku Market Hall serving classic Finnish and seasonal dishes in a traditional, elegant setting popular with locals.
Moderate for Finland: hotels and dining can be pricey, but local transit is reasonable and lunch deals help tourists manage daily costs.
Tipping is not expected. Service is included in restaurants; rounding up is fine. Taxis can be rounded up, and cafes usually do not require tips.
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