How to travel to Turku?

NOK2027 | 26–28 May 2027 | Turku, Finland

Travelling

In Turku and the Southwest-Finland region, it’s easy for travellers to get around on public transportation. Cities and towns have an efficient public transportation system, and longer distances can be covered in the comfort of long-distance buses and trains. In addition, there is a passenger ferry harbour and an international airport in Turku.

For more information about Turku and travel connections, please visit the Visit Turku Archipelago website.

By air

Turku Airport

Turku Airport is located just 8 km from the city centre and offers connections via Helsinki, Stockholm, Riga, and Gdańsk.

Bus line 1 provides a direct connection to the city centre approximately every 20 minutes. The journey takes around 20 minutes, and tickets cost €3.15 (€4.15 between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.). Tickets can be purchased via the Föli mobile app or with contactless payment on board. More information is available here.

A taxi ride to central Turku takes around 15 minutes and costs around €20. All taxis accept credit/debit cards. Taxis can be booked by calling +358 200 10041, and taxi stands are available throughout the city centre.

Helsinki-Vantaa Airport

If you fly to Helsinki, you can travel to Turku by bus or train. The ExpressBus service operates approximately hourly and takes 2 to 2.5 hours. Bus tickets can be purchased in advance or directly from the driver.

Alternatively, take a commuter train from the airport to Pasila Station and change there to a train to Turku. Trains depart roughly every hour (between 5 a.m. and 8.30 p.m.), and the total journey takes about 2.5 hours. Train tickets can be purchased by credit card at the ticket vending machines located at the airport railway station or via the VR Matkalla app.

By ferry

Stockholm and Turku are connected by daily ferry services through one of the world’s most beautiful archipelagos. Daily services are operated by Tallink Silja and Viking Line, with a journey time of approximately 10 hours. Finnlines also operates services between Kapellskär and Naantali, located just 15 km from Turku.

From the Port of Turku, bus line 1 connects the port and city centre every 10 to 20 minutes. The journey takes about 10 minutes, and tickets cost €3.15 (€4.15 between 11:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.). Tickets can be purchased via the Föli mobile app or with contactless payment on board. More information is available here.

You can also travel directly from the Port of Turku to Logomo, the congress venue, by train. Turku Central Railway Station is conveniently located right next to Logomo and less than a 15-minute walk from the city centre. Check train schedules here.

By train

Train travel is a comfortable way to reach Turku from Helsinki, Tampere, and elsewhere in Finland. The Finnish railway network is operated by VR. Turku Central Railway Station is conveniently located right next to the congress venue Logomo, and less than a 15-minute walk from the city center.