- Must visit
Ateneum Art Museum
Finland’s best-known classical art museum, with major Finnish works and selected international art in a central historic building.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$13
Fastest journey
1 h 57 m
Average duration
1 h 57 m
Buses per day
27
Distance
150 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Turku to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Turku to Helsinki will cost around $13 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 27 buses that leave Turku for Helsinki on Sun, Jun 21, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 150 km distance in an average of 1 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 57 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 1 h 58 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 Turku to Helsinki 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 2h 6m. 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 $11.
Distance: 93 miles (150 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $21 Average price | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 42m Average total duration 2h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 58m 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 Turku to Helsinki:
A bus is $9 (€8) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turku to Helsinki costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $11 (€9) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28 (€23). The journey takes 2h 12m versus 1h 58m 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 02:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:33AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:38PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:33PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:33PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:58PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $7 |
The table below shows live departures for Turku to Helsinki buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 2:00 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 4:00 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:03 PM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 1h57 | 4:00 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 5:35 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h15 | 5:50 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:38 PM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 2h12 | 5:50 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:38 PM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 1h57 | 5:35 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 6:33 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:35 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 7:35 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:38 PM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 1h57 | 7:35 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h15 | 8:50 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 8:33 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Turku | 2h15 | 10:30 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 10:30 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:33 PM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 1h57 | 10:30 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 10:58 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h50 | 5:35 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 3h15 | 6:00 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 8:33 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:35 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 9:33 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 AM Turku | 2h13 | 10:28 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 10:28 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 11:33 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h15 | 11:50 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:35 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 12:33 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 1:33 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h20 | 2:40 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h40 | 3:00 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Turku to Helsinki run on average 10 times per day, taking around 2h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:20. 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 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 58m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Finland’s best-known classical art museum, with major Finnish works and selected international art in a central historic building.
Leading contemporary art museum in Finland, known for bold exhibitions, architecture, and a strong Nordic focus.
A highly popular modern art museum famous for immersive exhibitions and its striking roof domes at Lasipalatsi Square.
Helsinki’s grand historic square, framed by major neoclassical buildings and one of the city’s key postcard views.
The classic central promenade lined with elegant buildings, green space, and a lively local atmosphere in warmer months.
The waterfront Market Square, popular for harbor views, ferries, and a lively introduction to central Helsinki.
Karelian pies made with a thin rye crust and a rice porridge filling, traditionally topped with egg butter. They are one of Finland’s most iconic everyday pastries.
A classic Finnish salmon soup with potatoes, carrots, leeks, and cream, usually finished with dill. It is a comforting staple found across Helsinki.
Sautéed reindeer, usually served with mashed potatoes, lingonberries, and pickles. Though associated with Lapland, it is a well-known traditional Finnish dish in Helsinki restaurants.
A respected modern Nordic fine dining restaurant known for seasonal Finnish ingredients, polished cooking, and an elegant contemporary setting.
A well-known traditional Finnish restaurant near Senate Square, serving classics such as reindeer and salmon in a rustic heritage setting.
An established brasserie-style institution famous for Baltic herring, meatballs, and other old-school Finnish dishes in a classic local atmosphere.
Helsinki is pricey by European standards, especially for dining and hotels, though public transport is reasonable.
Service is usually included. Tipping is not expected, but rounding up or leaving about 5-10% for great service is appreciated. Taxis can be rounded up.
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