How to travel from Jyväskylä to Helsinki, Finland

The distance between Jyväskylä and Helsinki is around 271km (168 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jyväskylä to Helsinki by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to 30-35.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €10($10)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Train

Take the train to Helsinki.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Helsinki.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance271km (168 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jyväskylä and Helsinki

There are several options for getting from Jyväskylä to Helsinki by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €10 ($10) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Jyväskylä and Helsinki is around 271km (168 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 234km (146 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Jyväskylä and Helsinki by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jyväskylä to Helsinki is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Jyväskylä and Helsinki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €10 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jyväskylä and Helsinki. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Jyväskylä and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 35m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Jyväskylä and Helsinki. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Jyväskylä and Helsinki. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jyväskylä and Helsinki with no changeovers required. The bus runs hourly and takes 3h 30m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Jyväskylä and Helsinki. Buses run hourly and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jyväskylä to Helsinki. We recommend that you take the bus to 30-35. instead which will take 3h 30m.

The closest major airport to Helsinki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 17km (10 miles) from Helsinki. Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) 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 Jyväskylä and Helsinki. The distance is around 271km (168 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jyväskylä to Helsinki is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €10 ($10).

How do I get from Jyväskylä to Helsinki

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Transport options from Jyväskylä to Helsinki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3h 30m
€10($10)
hourly275km (171 miles)
Train
3h 35m
€40($40)
hourly333km (207 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€39($39)
on demand271km (168 miles)

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Airports near Helsinki

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

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
17km (10 miles) from Helsinki
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Helsinki
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
157km (97 miles) from Helsinki