- Must visit
Amos Rex
Finland’s leading art museum shows major international and Finnish exhibitions in a bold contemporary building near the center.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$11
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 $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 27 buses that leave Turku for Helsinki on Wed, Aug 05, 27 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 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 Wed, Aug 05 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 |
![]() 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 Turku to Helsinki:
A bus is $10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turku to Helsinki costing on average $21.
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 12m.
Tickets start at around $11 compared to roughly $39 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. 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, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 08:33AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 09:33AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 2h13 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:28AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 11:33AM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 12:33PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 01:33PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:03PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:38PM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35PM | Arrival Time 06:33PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:38PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:33PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h57 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 10:58PM | Duration 1h58 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Turku to Helsinki buses for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 8:15 PM Turku, Neljäs linja 4, 20100 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 | |
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FlixBus | 2:45 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 3h15 | 6:00 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 AM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h50 | 5:35 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 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, Neljäs linja 4, 20100 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 | |
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 | 2h15 | 5:50 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h00 | 5:35 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:38 PM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 1h57 | 5:35 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:38 PM Turku, Yliopisto (TYKS U-sairaala) | 2h12 | 5:50 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 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 | 6:40 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 2h15 | 8:55 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:40 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 1h58 | 8:38 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 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 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 |
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 leading art museum shows major international and Finnish exhibitions in a bold contemporary building near the center.
The National Gallery’s flagship art museum presents classic Finnish masterpieces and key works from the 19th century onward.
This museum explores Finland’s history from prehistory to modern times through well-curated exhibitions in a national romantic building.
Helsinki’s monumental neoclassical square is framed by key civic buildings and offers one of the city’s defining historic scenes.
This lively harbor market is a classic Helsinki promenade for sea views, ferries, local culture, and easy access to landmarks.
A central pedestrian boulevard known for shops, historic buildings, festivals, and a strong pulse of everyday Helsinki life.
Karelian pie is a thin rye pastry filled with rice porridge, often topped with egg butter. It is a beloved Finnish snack and breakfast staple.
Salmon soup is a creamy soup with salmon, potatoes, leek and dill. It is a classic Finnish comfort food found in homes and traditional restaurants.
Fried Baltic herring is a traditional coastal dish, usually served with mashed potatoes. It reflects Helsinki's long connection to the Baltic Sea.
Well-known fine dining restaurant celebrating Nordic produce and Finnish culinary traditions with polished service and a calm dining room.
Michelin-starred restaurant focused on seasonal Finnish ingredients in an elegant, modern setting. Ideal for refined local tasting menus.
Historic market hall favorite known for creamy salmon soup and traditional Finnish seafood. Casual, iconic and popular with locals and visitors.
Very expensive by European standards; hotels, dining, and alcohol are costly, though public transport is efficient and can help control daily spending.
Tipping is not expected. In restaurants, service is included; round up only for great service. Taxis can be rounded up. Cafes usually do not require tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Turku to Helsinki 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 Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Turku to Helsinki buses use the Turku, Linja-autoasema to Helsinki, linja-autoasema station pair, with some services arriving at Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2. Use this guide to compare Turku and Helsinki bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
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.
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