How to travel from Jyväskylä to Kokkola, Finland

The distance between Jyväskylä and Kokkola is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Jyväskylä to Kokkola 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 Jyvaskyla (JYV) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated by

FlexFlight ApS

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Bus

Take the bus to linja-autoasema.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Train

Take the train to Tampere and then to Kokkola.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €57($57)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Kokkola.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Distance243km (151 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jyväskylä and Kokkola

There are several options for getting from Jyväskylä to Kokkola by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Jyväskylä and Kokkola is around 243km (151 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (138 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Jyväskylä and Kokkola by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jyväskylä to Kokkola is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Jyväskylä and Kokkola, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jyväskylä and Kokkola. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jyväskylä to Kokkola. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Tampere. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Jyväskylä and Kokkola. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Kokkola. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jyväskylä and Kokkola with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 20m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Jyväskylä and Kokkola. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Jyväskylä and Kokkola. Flights depart from Jyvaskyla (JYV) and arrive at Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) - via Helsinki (HEL). The flight takes around 1h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Jyväskylä to Kokkola. There is however a flight that goes via Helsinki (HEL). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Jyväskylä to Kokkola typically takes around 1h 45m. Flights depart from Jyvaskyla (JYV) and and arrive into Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK).

The closest major airport to Kokkola is Vaasa Airport (VAA) (VAA) which is approximately 112km (69 miles) from Kokkola. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) and Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) 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 Kokkola. The distance is around 243km (151 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jyväskylä to Kokkola is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jyväskylä and Kokkola

Transport options from Jyväskylä to Kokkola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
2h 60m
€205($205)
hourly666km (414 miles)
Bus
3h 20m
€9($9)
once daily243km (151 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€57($57)
every 3 hours439km (273 miles)
Drive
3h 10m
€35($35)
on demand243km (151 miles)

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Airports near Kokkola

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

VAA
Vaasa Airport (VAA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Kokkola
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Kokkola
KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Kokkola