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A broad cultural history museum complex in old quarters by the cathedral, covering life in Turku from medieval times onward.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
zł106
Average ticket price on Sep 18
zł156
Fastest journey on Sep 18
5 h 22 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
5 h 46 m
Trains on Sep 18
12
Distance
331 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Pieksämäki to Turku is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Pieksämäki to Turku will cost around zł156 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only zł106.
It's difficult to get from Pieksämäki to Turku without transferring at least once.
IC-72 · IC-967
S-148 · IC-973
S-62 · S-949
IC-180 · SP-971
IC-68 · SP-971
IC-144 · IC-922 · S-966
S-74 · IC-963
IC-146 · IC-928 · IC-972
IC-72 · IC-967
S-62 · S-949Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Pieksämäki to Turku among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of zł239 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 51m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of zł239, while a train costs an average of zł239.
Distance: 205 miles (331 km)
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
zł239 Average price Cheapest | zł355 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Tickets start at around zł239 compared to roughly zł355 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł116. The journey takes 5h 21m versus 4h 55m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Pieksämäki to Turku trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:06 PM Pieksämäki | 5h57 | 9:03 PM Turku | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
S-62 · S-949 | 6:28 AM Pieksämäki station | 6h05 | 12:33 PM Kupittaa | 1 transfer | |
IC-142 · IC-36 · IC-953 | 8:20 AM Pieksämäki station | 6h13 | 2:33 PM Kupittaa | 2 transfers | |
IC-64 · SP-955 | 9:20 AM Pieksämäki station | 6h13 | 3:33 PM Kupittaa | 1 transfer | |
IC-66 · IC-961 | 12:13 PM Pieksämäki station | 6h20 | 6:33 PM Kupittaa | 1 transfer | |
IC-144 · IC-922 · S-966 | 12:16 PM Pieksämäki station | 5h22 | 5:38 PM Kupittaa | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Pieksämäki to Turku run on average 11 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at zł167 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 18:10. The fastest train covers the 205 miles (331 km) distance in 4h 13m.
Distance 205 miles (331 km) |
Average train duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price zł167 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 4h 13m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 6:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
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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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Most Pieksämäki to Turku trains use the Pieksämäki to Kupittaa station pair, with some services arriving at Turku. Use this guide to compare Pieksämäki and Turku train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Pieksämäki is 1 km from Pieksämäki city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Pieksämäki has practical services for this route, including Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Pieksämäki.
ATMs are available at Pieksämäki.
Available at Pieksämäki: Taxis.
Available at Pieksämäki: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Pieksämäki.
Kupittaa is 1 km from Turku city centre. Public transport options include:
Kupittaa has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, and Bike Rental.
Available at Kupittaa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Kupittaa: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kupittaa: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Nearby hotels include Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa, Scandic Julia, Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel.
Turku has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Brahen Kellari, Ravintola Kaskis
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Turku. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Turku. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Turku: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Turku: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Turku: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Scandic Julia, Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund, Radisson Blu Marina Palace Hotel.
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