How to travel from Saariselkä to Jyväskylä, Finland

The distance between Saariselkä and Jyväskylä is around 818km (509 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Saariselkä to Jyväskylä by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Plane and Train

Fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to 5.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rautatieasema piha then take the train to Iisalmi and then to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration13h 40m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration10h 10m
  • Distance818km (509 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saariselkä and Jyväskylä

There are several options for getting from Saariselkä to Jyväskylä by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €58 ($58) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Saariselkä and Jyväskylä is around 818km (509 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 692km (430 miles)

It takes around 5h 5m to get from Saariselkä and Jyväskylä by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saariselkä to Jyväskylä is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 5m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Saariselkä and Jyväskylä, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €58 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saariselkä and Jyväskylä. We recommend that you fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Jyväskylä. instead which will take 5h 5m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saariselkä and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saariselkä to Jyväskylä. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Onni Bus and Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy run regular bus services between Saariselkä and Jyväskylä. Buses run twice daily and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saariselkä to Jyväskylä. We recommend that you fly from Ivalo (IVL) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Jyväskylä. instead which will take 5h 5m.

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 Saariselkä and Jyväskylä. The distance is around 818km (509 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saariselkä to Jyväskylä is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 5m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saariselkä and Jyväskylä

Transport options from Saariselkä to Jyväskylä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
5h 5m
€255($255)
once daily1,281km (796 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train7h 40m
€215($215)
twice daily1,274km (792 miles)
Bus to Lentoasema, plane and train7h 50m
€85($85)
once daily1,274km (792 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
11hrs
€58($58)
twice daily830km (516 miles)
Bus via Rovaniemi Rautatieasema piha13h 20m
€80($80)
once a week844km (525 miles)
Bus and Train
13h 40m
€125($125)
5 times a week980km (609 miles)
Drive
10h 10m
€115($115)
on demand818km (509 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