The cheapest and fastest buses from Helsinki to Jyväskylä
Cheapest price
€13
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Helsinki to Jyväskylä is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Jyväskylä will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €13.
Of the 12 buses that leave Helsinki for Jyväskylä on Sun, Dec 21, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 233 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and bus for Helsinki to Jyväskylä
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Jyväskylä among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 233 km
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4h 52m Average total duration 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Helsinki to Jyväskylä bus times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Jyväskylä buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 5:00 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 3h40 | 9:00 AM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:00 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 4h40 | 12:40 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 4h20 | 12:40 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 4h00 | 12:30 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:50 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 3h40 | 12:30 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 4h30 | 3:30 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 4h10 | 3:30 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 4h35 | 7:05 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:50 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 4h15 | 7:05 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 4h20 | 9:50 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 4h00 | 9:50 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 0 transfersDirect | |
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![]() | 4:00 AM Helsinki | 4h00 | 8:00 AM Jyväskylä | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Helsinki to Jyväskylä
Buses from Helsinki to Jyväskylä run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €8 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 233 km distance in 4h 0m.
Distance 233 km |
Average bus duration 4h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 0m |
First bus 01:55 |
Last bus 19:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Helsinki to JyväskyläYou can travel by bus between Helsinki to Jyväskylä with FlixBus for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Helsinki to Jyväskylä
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Jyväskylä by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jyväskylä, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Helsinki, linja-autoasema, which is located around 0.4 miles (678 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus, located 1.1 miles (1.8 km) away from the city centre.
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