How to travel from Vaasa to Jyväskylä, Finland

The distance between Vaasa and Jyväskylä is around 259km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Vaasa to Jyväskylä by train, bus 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 Seinäjoki and then to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Kokkolan linja-autoasema and then to 3.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Jyväskylä.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vaasa and Jyväskylä

There are several options for getting from Vaasa to Jyväskylä by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €40 ($40).

The distance between Vaasa and Jyväskylä is around 259km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 3h 25m to get from Vaasa and Jyväskylä by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vaasa to Jyväskylä is to take the train which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Vaasa and Jyväskylä, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Vaasa and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Vaasa to Jyväskylä. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Seinäjoki. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 3h 25m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Vaasa and Jyväskylä. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 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 Vaasa and Jyväskylä. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vaasa to Jyväskylä. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kokkolan linja-autoasema. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

Ingves & Svanbäck Ab Oy and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Vaasa and Jyväskylä. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vaasa to Jyväskylä. We recommend that you take the train to Seinäjoki and then to Jyväskylä. instead which will take 3h 25m.

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 Vaasa and Jyväskylä. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vaasa to Jyväskylä is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Vaasa and Jyväskylä

Transport options from Vaasa to Jyväskylä
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 25m
€40($40)
twice daily259km (161 miles)
Train via Tampere3h 35m
€52($52)
5 times a day380km (236 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
€33($33)
once daily380km (236 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
€38($38)
on demand267km (166 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