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Kärkölän kotiseutumuseo
Local museum presenting Kärkölä’s everyday life, farming, and community history through preserved buildings and regional collections.
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€31
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€42
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 35 m
Trains on Sep 20
12
Distance
170 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Turku to Kärkölä is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Turku to Kärkölä will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
It's difficult to get from Turku to Kärkölä without transferring at least 3 times.
IC-941 · IC-909 · LOL-9660 · LOL-9933
SP-972 · JLA-97204B · LOL-19745 · LOL-9903
IC-941 · IC-909 · IC-142 · LOL-9933
SP-963 · IC-931 · IC-148 · LOL-9973
S-966 · JLA-96604B · IC-183 · LOL-9969
IC-955 · IC-923 · IC-180 · LOL-9957
SP-963 · IC-931 · IC-148 · LOL-9973
IC-958 · JLA-95804B · LOL-9697 · LOL-9953
IC-958 · JLA-95804B · IC-147 · LOL-9953
IC-948 · JLA-94804B · SP-45 · LOL-9933Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Turku to Kärkölä among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €23 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 44m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €23, while a train costs an average of €27.
Distance: 105 miles (170 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€27 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest | €22 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 44m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Turku to Kärkölä:
A bus is €4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turku to Kärkölä costing on average €27.
Other travel options to Kärkölä take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Tickets start at around €27 compared to roughly €22 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €-5.20. The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 36m 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 Turku to Kärkölä trains for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SP-959 · IC-927 · IC-186 · LOL-9969 | 5:34 PM Kupittaa | 4h03 | 9:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
S-966 · JLA-96604B · S-183 · LOL-9969 | 5:40 PM Kupittaa | 3h57 | 9:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
IC-941 · IC-909 · IC-142 · LOL-9933 | 7:24 AM Kupittaa | 5h13 | 12:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-941 · IC-909 · LOL-9660 · LOL-9933 | 7:24 AM Kupittaa | 5h13 | 12:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-948 · JLA-94804B · SP-45 · LOL-9933 | 8:40 AM Kupittaa | 3h57 | 12:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-954 · JLA-95404B · IC-87 · LOL-9945 | 11:40 AM Kupittaa | 3h57 | 3:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-958 · JLA-95804B · LOL-9697 · LOL-9953 | 1:40 PM Kupittaa | 3h57 | 5:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-958 · JLA-95804B · IC-147 · LOL-9953 | 1:40 PM Kupittaa | 3h57 | 5:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-958 · JLA-95804B · S-9 · LOL-9956 | 1:40 PM Kupittaa | 4h40 | 6:20 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
IC-955 · IC-923 · IC-180 · LOL-9957 | 3:34 PM Kupittaa | 3h03 | 6:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
SP-962 · JLA-96204B · IC-89 · LOL-9961 | 3:40 PM Kupittaa | 3h57 | 7:37 PM Järvelä railway station | 3 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Turku to Kärkölä run on average 32 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:04, the last at 22:38. The fastest train covers the 105 miles (170 km) distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 105 miles (170 km) |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 32 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 5:04 AM |
Last train 10:38 PM |
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Discover the best of Kärkölä — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Kärkölä trip today.
Local museum presenting Kärkölä’s everyday life, farming, and community history through preserved buildings and regional collections.
Museum at the former brickworks site explaining local industry, brick production, and the role of clay work in the municipality’s history.
Small rail-themed exhibition in the station village area, highlighting Järvelä’s railway heritage and its impact on local development.
Central village area around the station with services, everyday local life, and easy access for a short walk through Kärkölä’s main hub.
Church hill area combining heritage buildings, old trees, and open views, ideal for a quiet walk in a historic rural setting.
Popular recreational area around Lake Valkjärvi, valued for peaceful scenery, outdoor time, and a pleasant local nature atmosphere.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Turku to Kärkölä by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Kärkölä, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Turku to Kärkölä trains use the Kupittaa to Järvelä station pair. Use this guide to compare Turku and Kärkölä train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
Järvelä has practical services for this route, including ATM, Taxis, and Accessibility.
ATMs are available at Järvelä.
Available at Järvelä: Taxis.
Accessibility facilities are available at Järvelä: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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