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There are different ways to get to Turku. How you like it: by high-speed train, car, minibus, regular bus, ferry and plane.

By bus

One of the most profitable ways to get to Turku is by bus.

The cheapest way is to travel with OnniBus (you can buy a round-trip ticket for 5 euros if you're lucky). www.onnibus.com

But sometimes the time does not coincide, then you can buy a ticket on the largest website www.expressbus.fi, which unites more than 30 regional companies. It is better to look at the information about discounts on the English and Finnish versions of the site.

From Helsinki, all buses depart from the bus station in Kamppi and arrive at the bus station in Turku.

By train

One of the easiest ways to get to Turku is by train. There is no direct train connection from Russia to Turku. Turku Train Station (Turun rautatieasema) is located near the city center. From Russia you can first take the Allegro train (from St. Petersburg) or the Leo Tolstoy train (from Moscow) to Helsinki train station. And from there you can transfer to Turku. You can buy a ticket at the ticket office at the train station in Helsinki or online at vr.fi

On the website, you can often buy a ticket at a special price, for example, for 9 euros, and in two hours you are already in Turku!


On a ferryboat

Turku has a wonderful seaport (Turun satama). For those who wish to travel to the Åland Islands, ferries depart from the port daily. There are also regular flights to Stockholm. There are direct flights from Germany and England. There is no direct flight from Russia. Turku seaport address: Juhana Herttuan puistokatu 21 FI-20100 TURKU, FINLAND


Turku is easily accessible from any part of Finland. From Tampere and Helsinki, a bus and train will get you there in a breeze in a couple of hours, a plane from Oulu - in the same time.

Those sailing to Turku from Stockholm by yacht or ferry will be greeted by our magnificent Archipelago. The ferries between Turku and Stockholm can accommodate around one hundred cars, so feel free to bring your own car!

From Russia it is easy to get to us along the E18 highway or by train through Helsinki.

Turku has an excellent public bus service. Föli buses run to Turku, Kaarina, Raisio, Lieto, Naantali and Rusko. The ticket price is standard and does not depend on the distance.

By plane

Turku Airport is located 7 kilometers from the center of Turku.

Airlines operating at Turku Airport:

By train

  • Turku train station
  • Kupittaa railway station in the center of Turku
  • You can view the train schedule and purchase train tickets in Finland on the official website of the Finnish railway company VR.

Water transport

By bus

  • You can view the bus schedule and purchase tickets on the official website of the Matkahuolto bus company

Matkakeisari.fi

Are you looking for cheap bus or train tickets? Matkakeisari.fi is a reliable assistant in organizing bus and train trips throughout Finland. This server works with such budget companies as: VR, Matkahuolto, Onnibus, Savonlinja, Pohjolan Liikenne and Pori Express.

Public transport in the city of Turku and the region - Föli city buses

Föli box office
Aurakatu 5, 20100 Turku
tel +3582 262 4811
Opening hours: Mon-Fri from 8 to 18 o'clock, Sat from 9 to 14 o'clock, telephone service Mon-Fri from 8 to 15 o'clock, Sat from 9 to 14 o'clock, chat Mon-Fri from 8 o'clock to 15 o'clock

Explore Turku and its surroundings with a 24-hour pass - available from Föli buses for €7.50. You can also buy tickets for single trips on the buses: adults 3.00 €, children under 15 years old 1.50 €, children under 7 years old and children in strollers - free when accompanied by an adult.

Föli tickets can also be purchased using

City of Turku is one of the most famous cities in Finland. The city is located in southwest Finland, on the Baltic Sea coast, at a distance of 170 kilometers from and 250 kilometers from. It is the fifth largest city in Finland.

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In the Middle Ages, the city of Turku was the main city in Finland and was called Abo. The residence of the Bishop of Finland was located here. It was the most important cultural and educational center in Finland. The city, like Finland, was under government. At the beginning of the 19th century, the capital was moved to Helsingfors (now Helsinki). The city has lost its capital functions, but the residents of Turku still consider their city the best in Finland.

However, the city of Turku has retained one capital function. Every year, on Christmas Eve, at 12 o’clock, in the square called “Old Main Square” (Vanha Suurtori), “ Christmas World Announcement" This is a very old tradition. The announcement of Christmas peace also takes place in some other cities in Finland. But it is this event in Turku that gives rise to a holiday for the whole of Finland.

Tourists from many countries come to Turku. Tourists from Russia often visit Turku. Many people use this city as a transit point on the way to Sweden (ferries regularly depart from the port of Turku to Stockholm). The city's historical attractions also attract tourists.

Sights and interesting places

The city of Turku has many places that may be of interest to tourists. Most of the attractions are located in the city center. Check the location of attractions and museums.

According to statistics, the most visited places in Turku in 2013 were:

  • Logomo Cultural Center. 260 thousand visitors.
  • Aboa Vetus Museum of Contemporary Art. 181,000
  • Cathedral. 175 thousand visitors.
  • Maritime Museum Forum Marinum. 122.6 thousand visitors.
  • Medieval castle. 121.3 thousand visitors.
  • Botanical garden in Ruissalo. 40 thousand visitors.
  • Art Museum. 39.7 thousand visitors.
  • Luostarinmäki Craft Museum. 31 thousand visitors.

The Logomo Cultural Center is located in the central part of the city, next to the train station and bus station. The Logomo cultural center hosts concerts, exhibitions, seminars, and congresses. Here you can organize business, private and cultural events. The largest hall has a capacity of up to 3,500 people.
Address: Köydenpunojankatu 14, Turku, Finland.

The medieval castle of Turun linna is located near the port. This is one of the city's most famous landmarks. Construction of the castle began at the end of the 13th century. The height of the castle is 38 meters. The Turku Castle houses a history museum. The castle has a church, which is popular as a wedding venue. The castle hall can be rented for private events.
Address: Linnankatu 80, Turku, Finland.

Turku Cathedral is probably the most revered church in Finland. The cathedral was built at the end of the 13th century. In subsequent years, the cathedral was rebuilt several times. The height of the cathedral bell tower is 85.53 meters.
Address: Tuomiokirkonkatu 1, Turku, Finland.

The Forum Marinum Maritime Museum is located near the port of Turku. The museum's exhibition is dedicated to the history of shipbuilding and navigation in Finland and the Finnish Naval Forces. Next to the museum, on the embankment, there are several museum ships.
Address: Linnankatu 22, 20100, Turku, Suomi.
Official website of the museum: www.forum-marinum.fi.

Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova Museum. The name of the museum is translated from Latin as Old Turku and Modern Art. The museum has two departments: Aboa Vetus is dedicated to the history of medieval Turku, Ars Nova presents works of contemporary art. The museum holds a biennale (Turku Biennaali) every two years.
The location of the museum is marked.
Official website of the museum: www.aboavetusarsnova.fi.

Vanha Suurtori Square. The square is located in the old part of the city, not far from the cathedral. For several centuries, the square was the center from which roads to different regions of Finland began. Many different events are held on the square. For example: in the summer a medieval fair, in the winter Christmas markets and the proclamation of Christmas peace.

How to get to Turku

You can get to Turku from St. Petersburg by bus. There are many companies that organize transportation along this route. Many tourist groups heading from St. Petersburg to Stockholm also travel through Turku. You will probably find many offers on the Internet. Travel time is approximately 8 – 9 hours.

For many travelers, the most reliable way to get to Turku is via Helsinki. Helsinki has regular bus and train connections to Turku. Trains to Turku depart from Helsinki Central Station. The bus terminal is located under the Kamppi shopping centre.

To Helsinki from St. Petersburg You can also travel by bus or train. Tickets you can

Fastest way to Turku You can travel by plane with a transfer in Helsinki, Stockholm and Riga. You can check availability and cost (online).

If you are heading to Turku from Western Europe, your route will also be via Helsinki, Stockholm or Riga. It is very convenient to get from Stockholm to Turku by ferry. You can have a pleasant time while traveling. The Värtahamn ferry terminal in Stockholm is located approximately 3.5 kilometers northeast of the Old Town and the Royal Palace. Address: Hamnpirsvägen 10, Stockholm, Sweden.

Transport

Turku Airport located approximately 8 kilometers from the city center to the north. This is one of the largest airports in Finland. The airport serves both domestic and international flights. From the airport you can travel by plane to Stockholm, Riga, Copenhagen, London, Barcelona and other European cities. You can get to the airport from the market square by bus.

Central railway station in Turku was opened in 1876. This is one of the largest (in terms of passenger traffic) train stations in Finland. The station is located in the central part of the city. Turku also has train stations in the port and Kupittaa district.

Turku passenger port serves a large number of tourists. From the port of Turku you can take a ferry to Stockholm and Tallinn. These destinations are the most popular among tourists. You can check the location of the port at.

Accommodation

Turku has enough places to accommodate tourists. In and around the city, travelers can find hotels, hostels, campsites and cottages at different prices.

In the center of Turku, close to the Hansa shopping center, the market square, the Concert Hall and the Turku Cathedral, there are, for example, hotels: Original Sokos Hotel Seurahuone, Hotel Helmi, Centro Hotel, Cumulus, Scandic Julia.

Best Western Hotel Seaport is located next to Turku Passenger Port. Not far from the hotel is the medieval Turku Castle.

Ruissalo Resort & Spa is located on Ruissalo Island, a 15-minute drive from Turku city centre.

Holiday Club Caribia is located near the Aura River, 1.5 kilometers from the center of Turku.

There are also several campsites near the city, for example: Ruissalo Camping is located approximately 10 kilometers from the city center. Solliden Camping is located approximately 25 kilometers from Turku, near the village of Parainen.

The Finnish city of Turku is a port located at the mouth of the Aura River in the southwestern part of the country. The airport in Turku is located near the city - only 8 kilometers. Domestic flights from various Finnish cities land here - Helsinki, Oulu, Mariehamn and Tampere. Flights within Finland are operated by Finnair aircraft. Travel time between Helsinki and Turku is 35 minutes. For a ticket you will have to pay from 25 euros. Planes depart 6 times a day. In addition to them, Turku is connected by international flights to such major European cities as Budapest, Riga, Warsaw, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Tallinn and Gdansk. Bus No. 1 departs regularly from the airport building to Turku Central Market Square.

You can also get to Turku by VR train. From the capital of Finland - Helsinki to Turku, the travel time will be 2 hours, and you will pay from 30 to 35 euros for a ticket; from the city of Tampere - you will spend 1.5 hours on the way, the ticket price is 25-27 euros; you can get there from the city of Pieksämäki in 6 hours, the ticket price will be 50-60 euros; You can get there from Kuolio in 7 hours, the ticket price is 60-67 euros.
It must be said that in addition to these trains, there are night trains departing from Rovaniemi to Turku. Turku train station is located in the northern part of the city, but some trains can take you directly to the port.

From St. Petersburg, the Russian transport company "Sovavto" provides bus transportation along the route: St. Petersburg - Helsinki - Turku.
For a one-way ticket you will have to pay 50 euros, but if you buy a round-trip ticket, you can save a little - such a ticket will cost you 80 euros. Regular buses of this company at the border are allowed out of turn.

Ferries depart to Turku daily in the mornings and evenings from Stockholm - Viking Line and Silja Line.
For such a trip, depending on the cabin class, you will need to pay from 40-45 euros. On a morning flight you'll enjoy scenic views, while on an evening flight you'll enjoy entertainment at the nightclub on board.

By car, you can get from Helsinki to Turku along the E18 highway in approximately 2 hours, from Tampere you need to take the E63 highway, and from Pori along the E8 highway. From the last two cities, you will need to spend a little more time on the road.

The city tourist office can offer you a map of the city, completely free of charge, on which the routes of bicycle paths will be marked. The cost of bicycle rental in Turku is 12 euros per day or 59 euros per week. The Föri ferry will transport you and your bike across the river completely free of charge. It runs from 6:15 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. in summer. In other months, the ferry ends at 21.00. The ferry does not transport cars.

Almost all Turku city buses depart from the market square. There are no buses that go in a circle, so to go in another direction you will have to go back to the square and then transfer to the bus you need. With a ticket costing 2.5 euros you can ride on different buses for 2 hours. Or you can buy a ticket for the whole day that costs 5.5 euros.

But getting around by taxi in Turku is convenient, but somewhat expensive. Delivering a car costs 5-8 euros, and then you will have to pay 1-2 euros for each mile.

There are several ways to get to Turku: by bus, taxi, private car, plane, train or ferry. In all cases there are both pros and cons. Let's consider each of them separately.

Turku St. Petersburg : Direct flights

Such flights operate from the departure address to the arrival address. You can travel to Turku by minibus with capacity for 8 people, a regular bus or a car.

Minibus

This method is characterized by high speed (travel time 8 hours), low ticket cost (40-50 euros) and the possibility of delivery directly to the place specified by the passenger. However, passengers go through customs in a general queue, which takes a lot of time.

Departure from St. Petersburg is carried out at night or in the morning, from Turku - in the morning, afternoon or evening.

Regular bus

This bus passes through Helsinki, so its travel time increases noticeably. A ticket for it (one way) costs 2.5 thousand rubles. At customs the bus is allowed out of line.

Taxi

You can book a flight at any convenient time of the day. The price of a taxi is determined individually and depends on the address of departure and arrival, but in any case it is significantly higher than the cost of a ticket for other types of transport. Clearance through customs is carried out on a first-come, first-served basis.

Personal vehicle

St. Petersburg is 640 km away from Helsinki, so covering this distance by personal transport will not be difficult.

Connecting flights to Helsinki

Such routes are chosen quite rarely, but you can even get to the capital of Finland by minibus, the ticket price for which is 20 euros.

Regular bus

The departure point from Helsinki is Kamppi bus station. Tickets for the regular bus are sold at the station ticket office or from the driver. An adult one-way ticket will cost 27.5 euros. Special express trains cover this distance in 2 hours, regular buses - in 2.5-3 hours. Flights operate regularly, and their schedule can be found on the company’s website.

Train

Trains from Helsinki to Turku leave almost every hour. The city's railway station is located in the historical center, which allows you to stroll around its surroundings and enjoy the ancient buildings. A one-way ticket costs about 30 euros and travel time is 2 hours.

Airplane

Planes take off from Vantaa Airport. The flight takes no more than 35 minutes. The approximate cost of a one-way ticket is 200 euros, but the exact cost depends on the airline and time of year. It is possible to purchase an electronic ticket, which greatly simplifies this process. Departure and landing times are directly related to weather conditions, so they do not always correspond to the schedule.

Ferry

Walks like this Turku St. Petersburg , are provided by two competing operators: Tallink Silja Line and Viking Line.

The first of them offers daily sailings on the M/S Galaxy and M/S Baltic Princess ferries. Departure is carried out from the berths of Silja terminal (Turku) and Värtahamn (Stockholm).

The second has the Amorella and Viking Grace ferries, which depart from the ports of Linnansatama (Turku) and Stadsgården (Stockholm).