- 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 on Aug 30
$9
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$14
Fastest journey on Aug 30
1 h 55 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
1 h 56 m
Buses on Aug 30
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 $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $9.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 27 buses from Helsinki to Turku, including 27 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 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 Sun, Aug 30 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 an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 29m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, while a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 45m Average total duration 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 59m 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 |
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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 $8 (€7) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Helsinki to Turku costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Turku take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 15m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $40 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $30 (€24). The journey takes 2h 15m 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, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:22AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:57AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:57AM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 1h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 01:25PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 03:23PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
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 $7 |
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 $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25PM | Arrival Time 12:23AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Turku buses for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
FlixBus | 12:30 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 3h00 | 3:30 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 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 | 1h57 | 7:22 AM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 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 | 2h00 | 1:25 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 | 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 | |
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 | |
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Buses from Helsinki to Turku run on average 16 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) but you can travel from only $6 (€5) by train.
There are 16 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 55m.
Distance 93 miles (150 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 16 |
Direct buses 16 |
Fastest bus 1h 55m |
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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Turku Linja-autoasema -> Turku Market Square
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Turku by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Turku, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Helsinki to Turku buses use the Helsinki, linja-autoasema to Turku, Linja-autoasema station pair, with some services arriving at Turku, Neljäs linja 4, 20100 Turku. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Turku bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Helsinki, linja-autoasema has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafes and kiosks available on-site.
Free WiFi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs located in the main concourse.
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki, linja-autoasema.
Available at Helsinki, linja-autoasema: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki, linja-autoasema: Wheelchair accessible entrances and facilities.
Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 is 2 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2. ATMs are available at Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2.
Available at Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2: Wheelchair accessible with ramps.
Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema (T2 Saapuvat) is 4 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema (T2 Saapuvat) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Multiple restaurants in the airport.
Free Wi-Fi available at the airport. ATMs are several ATMs located within airport terminals.
Ticket office support is available at Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema (T2 Saapuvat).
Available at Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema (T2 Saapuvat): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaan lentoasema (T2 Saapuvat): Fully accessible with facilities for passengers with reduced mobility.
Turku, Linja-autoasema has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Turku, Linja-autoasema: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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