How to travel from Rovaniemi to Jyväskylä, Finland

The distance between Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä is around 561km (349 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Rovaniemi 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.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Kemi then fly from Kemi (KEM) to Jyvaskyla (JYV).

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €180($180)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to 5.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Train

Take the train to Kuopio and then to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Distance561km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä

There are several options for getting from Rovaniemi to Jyväskylä by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).

The distance between Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä is around 561km (349 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 474km (294 miles)

It takes around 7h 30m to get from Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rovaniemi to Jyväskylä is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).

The cheapest way to travel between Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rovaniemi to Jyväskylä. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kuopio. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 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 Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 7h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 7h 30m.

Onni Bus and J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy run regular bus services between Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rovaniemi to Jyväskylä. We recommend that you take the train to Kemi then fly from Kemi (KEM) to Jyvaskyla (JYV). instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä. The distance is around 561km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rovaniemi to Jyväskylä is to take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 30m and will usually cost around €18 ($18).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Rovaniemi and Jyväskylä

Transport options from Rovaniemi to Jyväskylä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 20m
€180($180)
every 4 hours977km (607 miles)
Bus
7h 30m
€18($18)
every 20 mins566km (352 miles)
Train + 1 similar
8h 25m
€88($88)
twice daily716km (445 miles)
Train via Iisalmi10h 10m
€85($85)
5 times a week716km (445 miles)
Drive
7hrs
€80($80)
on demand561km (349 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