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Turku Archipelago ferry routes & schedules
The Turku Archipelago scatters thousands of islands and skerries across the Baltic off Finland's southwest coast, and threading through them is the celebrated Archipelago Ring Road, a chain of roads and free connecting ferries. The named ports here — Pargas, Nauvo, Korpo, Houtskär and Galtby — are the stepping stones along the way.
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About
Ferry travel in Turku Archipelago
Stepping-stone crossings
The archipelago is crossed in short links rather than long voyages. Pargas connects to Nauvo, Houtskär ties to Korpo, and from Galtby on Korpo a longer seasonal route reaches out to Kökar in the Åland islands. Each hop shortens the water and lengthens the road on this famous touring loop.
Many of these are free road-ferries run as part of the public network — genuinely part of the highway. Set them against Finland's ferry map for the full route.
State ferries and the Åland link
The archipelago's connecting ferries are operated by Finferries, the national road-ferry company, with the longer crossing toward Åland handled by Ålandstrafiken. Summer brings the fuller timetable that makes the whole ring drivable; in winter, the outer links run to a lighter schedule.
Finland is in the Schengen Area, so EU and Schengen travellers move freely. For the seasonal Kökar route especially, check the operator's timetable and book vehicle space where required.
Quays
Ferry quays in Turku Archipelago
5 quays with published connections. Open a quay for every route that calls there.
At a glance
Which Turku Archipelago crossings run most often?
The busiest published crossings, ranked by number of listed sailings.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nauvo (Nagu) → Pargas (Parainen) | 10m | — | 1 |
| Pargas (Parainen) → Nauvo (Nagu) | 10m | — | 1 |
| Houtskär (Houtskari) → Korpo (Korppoo) | 1h | — | 1 |
| Korpo (Korppoo) → Houtskär (Houtskari) | 1h | — | 1 |
| Galtby (Korpo) → Kökar | 2h 30m | — | 1 |
Timetables
Ferry routes in Turku Archipelago
5 routes departing Turku Archipelago.
Galtby (Korpo)1 route
Houtskär (Houtskari)1 route
Korpo (Korppoo)1 route
Nauvo (Nagu)1 route
Pargas (Parainen)1 route
Operators
Who runs the ferries in Turku Archipelago?
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Are the Turku Archipelago ferries free?
The short public road-ferries within the archipelago are typically free as part of the highway network. Longer seasonal routes such as toward Kökar may be ticketed — check the operator.
Can I drive the Archipelago Ring Road?
Yes, in summer. The connecting Finferries links between Pargas, Nauvo, Korpo and Houtskär make the loop drivable; the outer legs run seasonally.
How do I reach the Åland islands from here?
A seasonal route runs from Galtby on Korpo out to Kökar, connecting toward Åland with Ålandstrafiken. Confirm dates before travelling.
How many ferry routes are there in Turku Archipelago?
Turku Archipelago has 6 ferry and express-boat connections across 5 quays. Each route page lists the timetable, crossing time and operator.
Who operates ferries in Turku Archipelago?
Boat and ferry services in Turku Archipelago are run by 2 operators, including Finferries and Ålandstrafiken. Most are part of Finland's county public-transport network.
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Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub.