How to travel from Joensuu to Jyväskylä, Finland

The distance between Joensuu and Jyväskylä is around 250km (155 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Joensuu to Jyväskylä by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Jyvaskyla (JYV).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

FlexFlight ApS

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Train

Take the train to Pieksämäki and then to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated by

Soisalon Liikenne Oy

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Drive

Drive to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Distance250km (155 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Joensuu and Jyväskylä

There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Jyväskylä by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 2h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Joensuu and Jyväskylä is around 250km (155 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 210km (131 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Joensuu and Jyväskylä by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Jyväskylä is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Jyväskylä, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Joensuu and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Joensuu to Jyväskylä. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pieksämäki. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Joensuu and Jyväskylä. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Joensuu and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Joensuu and Jyväskylä with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 3h 50m.

Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Joensuu and Jyväskylä. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Joensuu and Jyväskylä. Flights depart from Joensuu (JOE) and arrive at Jyvaskyla (JYV) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Joensuu to Jyväskylä. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Joensuu to Jyväskylä typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Joensuu (JOE) and and arrive into Jyvaskyla (JYV).

The closest major airport to Jyväskylä is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 135km (84 miles) from Jyväskylä. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Joensuu and Jyväskylä. The distance is around 250km (155 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Jyväskylä is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €43 ($43).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Joensuu and Jyväskylä

Transport options from Joensuu to Jyväskylä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 55m
€180($180)
hourly626km (389 miles)
Train
2h 60m
€38($38)
4 times a day250km (155 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€43($43)
once daily253km (157 miles)
Drive
3h 20m
€36($36)
on demand250km (155 miles)

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Airports near Jyväskylä

The following major airports near Jyväskylä offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Jyväskylä
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
144km (90 miles) from Jyväskylä
HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
218km (135 miles) from Jyväskylä