How to travel from Jyväskylä to Mikkeli, Finland

The distance between Jyväskylä and Mikkeli is around 116km (72 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Jyväskylä to Mikkeli 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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Train

Take the train to Pieksämäki and then to Mikkeli.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €27($27)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Mikaeli L.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Mikkeli.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Distance117km (72 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jyväskylä and Mikkeli

There are several options for getting from Jyväskylä to Mikkeli by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €27 ($27).

The distance between Jyväskylä and Mikkeli is around 116km (72 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)

It takes around 1h 35m to get from Jyväskylä and Mikkeli by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jyväskylä to Mikkeli is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €27 ($27).

The cheapest way to travel between Jyväskylä and Mikkeli, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jyväskylä and Mikkeli. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jyväskylä to Mikkeli. 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 1h 25m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Jyväskylä and Mikkeli. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Mikkeli. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Jyväskylä and Mikkeli with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 35m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Jyväskylä and Mikkeli. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 35m 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 Mikkeli. We recommend that you take the bus to Mikaeli L. instead which will take 1h 35m.

The closest major airport to Mikkeli is Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) which is approximately 149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli. 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 Jyväskylä and Mikkeli. The distance is around 117km (72 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Jyväskylä to Mikkeli is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €6 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Jyväskylä and Mikkeli

Transport options from Jyväskylä to Mikkeli
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€27($27)
4 times a day147km (92 miles)
Bus
1h 35m
€6($6)
every 4 hours116km (72 miles)
Drive
1h 35m
€17($17)
on demand117km (72 miles)

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Airports near Mikkeli

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

KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
149km (93 miles) from Mikkeli
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
196km (122 miles) from Mikkeli
HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
197km (122 miles) from Mikkeli