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    Is the Föri river ferry in Turku free?

    Turku's historic city ferry.

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    Short answer

    The City of Turku says Föri carries people across the river free of charge between Tervahovinkatu on the east side and Wechterinkuja on the west side. Visit Turku says the crossing takes about one and a half minutes and the ferry starts back when the passengers have changed. Föri was built in 1903 and has run on electric motors since 2017, according to Moottori. You can follow its movements in real time at toispual.fi.

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    Why

    1. Föri is free for everyone.
    2. The crossing takes about 1.5 minutes.
    3. It has run on electric motors since 2017.

    Details

    Föri was originally driven by a steam engine, which was replaced by a diesel engine after 50 years, says Moottori.

    Tip

    Check toispual.fi to see which bank Föri is on before you walk to the landing.

    What may differ

    The City of Turku fitted Föri with a sensor so its position can be followed online.

    Common misconception

    You need a Föli ticket to ride Föri.

    What actually happens

    Föri is free of charge.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Local ticket prices and routes change, so check the local public transport website before you travel.

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