How to get here

Wondering how to get to Turku? Find the way that suits you best!
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Cruise, fly, take a train or drive your way to Turku

An airport, harbour, bus terminal, and railway stations make Turku an ideal starting point for any Nordic adventure.

Travelling to and from Turku

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By Air

Fly directly from Stockholm, Riga, Gdansk, and, in summer, Rome, or pick a convenient connection with SAS via their Stockholm hub or with airBaltic via their Riga hub. It`s fast and easy to fly from the compact-sized Turku International Airport, which is located only 8 kilometres (20 minutes) from the city centre. The 24/7 airport is known for its smooth service and easy accessibility, with no slot restrictions. Flight times to most Western European capitals take ca. 4 hours including the stopover. More flight connections are also available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport, located ca. 2,5 hours bus ride from Turku.

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By Sea

All aboard to Turku! Turku is not far from Sweden and there are several daily ferry departures between Stockholm/Kapellskär and Turku, with a stop in Åland Islands. The journey takes around 11 hours, and routes are operated with vessels loaded with entertainment and tax free shopping & dining possibilities. The Turku city centre is only 3 kilometres (10 minutes) from the port. You can also choose a faster 8-hour connection with Finnlines between Kapellskär and Naantali (15 km from Turku).

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By Land

Whether you choose to travel by bus or train, the ride from Tampere or Helsinki to Turku is not only comfortable but a quick one: it takes just under two hours! The city centre is only 1 kilometre (5 minutes) from Turku Central Railway Station and Bus Terminal. Kupittaa Railway Station is located 3 kilometres (15 minutes) from Turku centre. Plan your journey with the Matkahuolto route planner, which gives you lots of options to get from one place to the next.

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Travelling to Archipelago

Whether you are travelling by car, bus or bike, there are plenty of options for getting around and exploring the archipelago. Ferries sail to the archipelago all year round, and most of them are free of charge, no pre-bookings needed. The Archipelago Trail ring route is open from May to August. Distances in the archipelago are relatively short and travelling by bike gives you the flexibility to explore some of the smaller islands, many of which have places to stay.

By Air

Fly directly from Stockholm, Riga and Gdansk, or pick a convenient connection with SAS via their Stockholm hub or with airBaltic via their Riga hub. It's fast and easy to fly from the compact-sized Turku International Airport, which is located only 8 kilometres (20 minutes) from the city centre. The 24/7 airport is known for its smooth service and easy accessibility, with no slot restrictions. Flight times to most Western European capitals take ca. 4 hours including the stopover. More flight connections are also available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport, located ca. 2,5 hours bus ride from Turku.

SAS
Connections via Stockholm from major European cities

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Connections via Riga from major European cities

Finnair
Connections from all around the world from Helsinki-Vantaa airport, with a bus connection to Turku.

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By Sea

All aboard to Turku! Turku is not far from Sweden and there are several daily ferry departures between Stockholm/Kapellskär and Turku, with a stop in Åland Islands. The journey takes around 11 hours, and routes are operated with vessels loaded with entertainment and tax free shopping & dining possibilities. The Turku city centre is only 3 kilometres (10 minutes) from the port. You can also choose a faster 8-hour connection with Finnlines between Kapellskär and Naantali (15 km from Turku).

Viking Line
Operates from Stockholm, Sweden to Åland Islands and Turku.
Silja Line
Operates from Stockholm or Kapellskär, Sweden to Åland Islands and Turku.

Finnlines
Operates from Kapellskär, Sweden to Åland Islands and Turku’s neighbour city Naantali.

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By Land

Whether you choose to travel by bus or train, the ride from Tampere or Helsinki to Turku is not only comfortable but a quick one: it takes just under two hours! The city centre is only 1 kilometre (5 minutes) from Turku Central Railway Station and Bus Terminal. Kupittaa Railway Station is located 3 kilometres (15 minutes) from Turku centre. Plan your journey with the Matkahuolto route planner, which gives you lots of options to get from one place to the next.

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Railway company

Matkahuolto
Travel services

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Travelling to the Archipelago

Whether you are travelling by car, bus or bike, there are plenty of options for getting around and exploring the archipelago. Ferries sail to the archipelago all year round, and most of them are free of charge, no pre-bookings needed. The Archipelago Trail ring route is open from May to August. Distances in the archipelago are relatively short and travelling by bike gives you the flexibility to explore some of the smaller islands, many of which have places to stay.

Finferries
Ferry company, operates journeys from island to island along The Archipelago Trail.

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By Air

Fly directly from Stockholm, Riga, Gdansk, and, in summer, Rome, or pick a convenient connection with SAS via their Stockholm hub or with airBaltic via their Riga hub. It`s fast and easy to fly from the compact-sized Turku International Airport, which is located only 8 kilometres (20 minutes) from the city centre. The 24/7 airport is known for its smooth service and easy accessibility, with no slot restrictions. Flight times to most Western European capitals take ca. 4 hours including the stopover. More flight connections are also available from Helsinki-Vantaa airport, located ca. 2,5 hours bus ride from Turku.

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By Sea

All aboard to Turku! Several ferry routes make it easy to travel between Turku and Stockholm daily. Routes are operated with the newest vessels, loaded with entertainment and shopping & dining possibilities. The city centre is only 3 kilometres and the international airport is 11 kilometres from the port. Finnlines operates from Turku's neighbour city Naantali to Långnäs in the Åland Islands and Kapellskär Sweden.
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By Land

Whether you choose to travel by bus or train, the ride from Tampere or Helsinki to Turku is not only comfortable but a quick one: it takes just under two hours! The city centre is only 1 kilometre (5 minutes) from Turku Central Railway Station and Bus Terminal. Kupittaa Railway Station is located 3 kilometres (15 minutes) from Turku centre. Plan your journey with the Matkahuolto route planner, which gives you lots of options to get from one place to the next.

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Travelling to Archipelago

Whether you are travelling by car, bus or bike, there are plenty of options for getting around and exploring the archipelago. Ferries sail to the archipelago all year round, and most of them are free of charge, no pre-bookings needed. The Archipelago Trail ring route is open from May to August. Distances in the archipelago are relatively short and travelling by bike gives you the flexibility to explore some of the smaller islands, many of which have places to stay.
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Turku is a compact city where distances are short – no wonder we are called a walkable city! Find out more about travelling around Turku and our extensive public transport system here.

Step into your
clients’ shoes on FAM trips

Experience Turku and the archipelago in the same way your clients will. FAM trips are the best way to learn more about the destination and all the magnificent things it offers to our visitors. Our friendly team organises regular FAM trips for travel advisors and tour operators. Tours are composed in cooperation with our passionate travel trade contacts.

Trip duration varies from 2 to 4 days. Contact us to design a FAM trip that serves you perfectly!

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