Travel Information

Conference venue

The European Bioconductor Conference 2026 will be held in Turku, Finland.

The venue is BioCity Turku (Tykistökatu 6, Turku).

How to travel to Turku

In Turku and the Southwest Finland region, it’s easy for travellers to get around using public transportation. Cities and towns have efficient local transit systems, and longer distances can comfortably be covered by long-distance buses and trains. Turku also has a passenger ferry terminal and an international airport.

Helsinki Airport

If you arrive via Helsinki Airport, there are two good options to reach Turku:

  • Direct bus from the airport: Direct buses to Turku (travel time: 2–2.5 hours) are operated by Matkahuolto and leave approximately every second hour. The tickets can be bought from Matkahuolto website or from buses. See time table.

  • Train: Take a commuter train from the airport to Pasila Station in Helsinki, then transfer to a direct train to Turku. Trains run about once an hour between 5:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. Total travel time is around 2.5 hours. The tickets can be bought from VR website or from kiosk from train platform. The train stops at Kupittaa station, next to Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa hotel and the conference venue.

  • Travel to Helsinki and take bus to Turku: As direct bus connections are limited, you might consider taking a train or bus to Helsinki city centre where buses leave frequently to Turku. See HSL website for connections and tickets to Helsinki city centre. Then consult Matkahuolto website for buses to Turku.

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Flying to Helsinki is likely the easiest and most convenient option. Then you can take the train that stops at Kupittaa station; next to Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa hotel and the conference venue.

Turku Airport

Turku has an international airport with flights from cities such as Stockholm, Copenhagen, Riga, Bucharest, Vilnius, and Gdansk. From the airport (approx. 8 km from the city centre), bus no. 1 runs approximately every 20 minutes.

  • Tickets cost €3.15 (€4.15 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.)
  • Tickets are available via the mobile app or with contactless payment from the driver.

More information about bus tickets from the airport can be found here.

A taxi to the city centre costs approximately €20. All taxis accept credit and debit cards.

Taxi Turku: +358 200 10041
There are several taxi stands in the city centre.

Ferry

From Stockholm, Sweden, you can travel to Turku by ferry through one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world. Daily services between Stockholm and Turku are operated by Tallink Silja and Viking Line. The journey takes approximately 10 hours. Another option is Finnlines, offering comfortable ferry travel between Kapellskär (Sweden) and Naantali (located only 15 km from Turku and easily reached by car or taxi).

From Turku harbour, bus line no. 1 operates regularly (every 10–20 minutes) to the city centre (approx. 3 km). A single ticket cost €3.15 (€4.15 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m.) and can be purchased via the mobile app, or directly from the driver using contactless payment. More information can be found here.

From Turku Harbour, you can also take a train directly to Turku Central Railway Station – just a 15-minute walk from the city centre – or to Kupittaa Railway Station, located only a few hundred metres from the conference venue, BioCity. Check train schedules here.

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Flying to Stockholm and then taking a ferry to Turku is the most unique—and still very reasonable—option. Along the way, you can relax and enjoy views of the world’s largest archipelago.

Local transportation

Turku is a rather small city and everything is nearby. The public transportation, known as Föli, is an efficient way to get around—you can take a bus or rent a bike. More information is available here. Turku is also very walkable, and you can easily get around the city on foot.

Staying in Turku

The nearest hotel

Below is a brief introduction to a hotel offering a special room rate for participants of the European Bioconductor Conference 2026. Please make your booking directly to the hotel, see contact details below. The hotel fees include breakfast, service and VAT. The hotel fee is to be paid directly to the hotel. Please note that the rooms can only be booked according to the hotel’s booking situation and we encourage you to make the hotel reservations well in advance. Please be cautious of any contacts from parties claiming to arrange travel or accommodation for the conference participants. We mention this as a precaution against phishing attempts, which are common nowadays. We hope you will enjoy your stay in Turku!

Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa
Joukahaisenkatu 6, 20520 Turku
+358 300 870 000
sokos.hotels@sok.fi
Hotel website

Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa is a modern hotel located right in the heart of Kupittaa, a fast-growing area in Turku. The atmosphere at the hotel is relaxed, while stylish, and the hotel staff go above and beyond to ensure your comfort.

After a full day at the conference, unwind in the scenic landscape sauna or take in the views from the Kuppis Rooftop Bar. Additional amenities include a fitness room, a car park, and dining options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

The hotel offers added convenience of direct access to the Kupittaa railway station. The city centre is easily accessible on foot, by Fölläri city bikes, or by local bus from the bus stop located right outside the hotel.

Standard Single room € 124 per night
Standard Twin room € 144 per night

Reservations can be made using the booking code (code will be sent by email for registered) on the website, or the booking code by phone or email to the hotel using the contact details above.

Please note that the reservations in Original Sokos Hotel Kupittaa must be made by 20 May 2026 or based on availability.

Note

See also the price of the day. It might be more affordable depending on how early you are reserving the room.

Other accommodation options

In city centre, there are many other accommodation options. City centre is about 30 minutes walk or 15 minutes bus drive away from the venue. In addition to hotels, Airbnb, Booking.com and other similar options are available.

Below are listed some of them.

Tips about Turku

See tips about Turku on the About Turku page.