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A combined archaeology and contemporary art museum built around excavated medieval ruins in central Turku. It is one of the city’s most distinctive cultural sites and offers both history and modern展.
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
2 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 24 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
153 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vantaa to Turku is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vantaa to Turku will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 2 buses that leave Vantaa for Turku on Tue, Jun 02, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 153 km distance in an average of 2 h 24 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 2 h 33 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vantaa to Turku among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 95 miles (153 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price Cheapest | $18 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 46m Average total duration 2h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vantaa to Turku:
A bus is $3 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vantaa to Turku costing on average $18 (€14).
Other travel options to Turku take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 16m.
Tickets start at around $15 (€12) compared to roughly $41 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 2h 16m versus 2h 0m 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.
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 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:25PM | Arrival Time 05:58PM | Duration 2h33 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $15 |
The table below shows live departures for Vantaa to Turku buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:25 PM Vantaa, Helsinki airport (Terminal 2) | 2h33 | 5:58 PM Turku, Linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Vantaa to Turku run on average 1 times per day, taking around 2h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $8 (€7) but you can travel from only $7 (€5) by train.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:05, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 95 miles (153 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 95 miles (153 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $8 (€7) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 3:05 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
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Prices are high by global standards. Groceries and lunch deals help, but restaurants and alcohol cost more than in many EU cities.
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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