How to travel from Lappeenranta to Jyväskylä, Finland

The distance between Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä is around 226km (141 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

3 routes found

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

👋 Also check out JyväskyläLappeenranta if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Kouvola then Pieksämäki and then to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €54($54)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
Operated by

Soisalon Liikenne Oy

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Drive

Drive to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance226km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä

There are several options for getting from Lappeenranta to Jyväskylä by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €54 ($54).

The distance between Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä is around 226km (141 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 184km (114 miles)

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

The quickest way to get from Lappeenranta to Jyväskylä is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €54 ($54).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lappeenranta to Jyväskylä. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola and Pieksämäki. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Finnish Railways (VR) and Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy run train services between Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3hrs, 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 Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 3h 30m.

Soisalon Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä. Buses run 6 times a week 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 Lappeenranta to Jyväskylä. We recommend that you take the bus to Jyväskylä Matkakeskus. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä. The distance is around 226km (141 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 Lappeenranta to Jyväskylä is to take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €38 ($38).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lappeenranta and Jyväskylä

Transport options from Lappeenranta to Jyväskylä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€54($54)
4 times a day344km (214 miles)
Bus
3h 30m
€38($38)
6 times a week228km (142 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€48($48)
on demand226km (141 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