Finland is known for its beautiful landscapes, green forests, and 187888 lakes. Choose your way to travel to picturesque Jyväskylä in the middle of Finnish Lakeland. There are many different options available to travel to Jyväskylä. One for every need.
By train
Using the train is a convenient way to travel. The Finnish railway operator, VR, provides regular and efficient train services connecting these two cities. The journey typically takes around 3 to 4 hours and is around 333km, depending on the type of train. Enjoy the panoramic views of forests, lakes, and charming Finnish villages along the way, while reading a book or discussing with colleagues.
To get to Jyväskylä by train from the Helsinki airport, one or two transfers are needed. The commuter train needs to be taken which goes to Tikkurila where you switch to the connection train directly to Jyväskylä. The Helsinki airport train station is easy to find and navigate. All the trains there are only operating from the airport to the Helsinki center.
Navigating at Helsinki airport: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/access?id=
Book your train here: https://www.vr.fi/en
Ticket vending machines at the Helsinki airport. If troubles arise, the employees in the green vests are there for you.
Arriving in Jyväskylä, the easiest way to get from Jyväskylä railway station to your hotel is by taxi. The taxi station can be found right next to the railway station.
Train review:
Fly and take the train to the Jyväskylä Region!
By bus
One of the advantages of traveling by bus, it frees you from carrying luggage when changing to the connecting train. The buses have comfortable seating and onboard facilities. The distance is about 288km and takes around 3 to 4 hours.
Navigating at Helsinki airport to the busses: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/access?id= Book your bus here: https://liput.matkahuolto.fi/connectionsearch?lang=en#breadcrumb
Onnibus: https://www.onnibus.com/home
There is Onnibus Mega and Onnibus Flex. In Onnibus Mega there are onboard facilities as well as charging ports, and some of the seats have more leg space, whereas in the Onnibus flex has no charging ports.
The view of the travel center when arriving by bus:
By car
There are several car rentals at Helsinki Airport. Their service desks are in the Arrivals Hall, next to parking information. You can rent a car in advance. The distance to Jyväskylä is about 288km.
book your car: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/helsinki-airport/parking?navref=quicklink
By airplane
Experience the beautiful Finnish Lakeland from above. The flight is short and convenient.
Book a flight: https://www.finnair.com/en/flights/city-to-city/hel/jyv/flights-from-Helsinki-to-Jyvaskyla
Getting around in Helsinki – Vantaa airport (great video from Aleksi Himself – Videos about Finland. He explains how to use the trains, busses, taxis from the airport Helsinki):
If you are planning to explore Helsinki for a while, downloading the HSL app helps you to get around easily. If the airplane is late and you already booked your train in advance, you can go to customer service and ask to change the time on your train ticket.
How to get from Jyväskylä airport in Tikkakoski to Jyväskylä city centre:
Once landing in Jyväskylä, the easiest way is to book a taxi or rent a car, since there is no public transport from the airport to the Jyväsklyä center. The drive will take around 20 minutes.
Taxis operating in the Jyväskylä region wait in front of the airport when flights arrive. If you want to secure a taxi: https://jytaksi.fi/en/ or you can download the JYTAKSI mobile app in the App Store or Google Play.
If you are interested in more information about Jyväskylä airport you can find it here: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/jyvaskyla
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport is 17 kilometers from Tampere city centre.
By bus:
Bus 103 leaves in front of Terminal 1 approximately 45 minutes after the arrival of the flight. If the flight is delayed, the bus will wait for passengers within the limits allowed by the bus schedule (maximum 30 minutes). The bus continues through Terminal 2 to Tampere where the route passes through Tampere bus and train stations to Hämeenpuisto.
The bus line 103 runs daily to Tampere-Pirkkala Airport. In the center of Tampere, the route passes through the train station and bus station. Take the bus line 103 to the bus station and take from there the long-distance bus to Jyväskylä.
Bus line 103 operates between the airport and Tampere city center. Bus line 39 operates between Pirkkala and the airport. More information is available on the Tampere public transport website.
The digital timetable. You can also use Matkahuolto’s website to check bus schedules and VR’s website to check train connections to and from Tampere. https://www.onnibus.com/home
By train
The journey takes about 1.5 hours and is 150km.
Take Bus line 103 to the train station and take from there the train to Jyväskylä. More information is available on the Tampere public transport website. The digital timetable Book your train here: https://www.vr.fi/en
By car:
The distance from Tampere to Jyväskylä is around 150km and takes about 2 hours. Some of the car rentals are open only prior to reservation, so make sure to check the opening times and other information on the car rental companies’ websites.
Rent a car: https://www.finavia.fi/en/airports/tampere-pirkkala/parking-access/car-rentals
