Arriving to the Jyväskylä Region

The Jyväskylä Region is located in the middle of beautiful Lakeland Finland and it is known especially for its nature, culture and sauna experiences. Centrally located, the region is a great destination for a holiday trip, because you can reach it by train from the Finnish capital Helsinki in about three hours, by car in the same amount of hours or by plane in less than an hour. The largest city in the region is Jyväskylä.

Welcome to the Jyväskylä Region!

By train

You can reach Jyväskylä by train from Helsinki in even less than 3,5 hours, and from Tampere in 1,5 hours.

Air connections

Finnair has flights from Helsinki to Jyväskylä, so you can also continue your trip to Jyväskylä quickly by air.

By bus

Jyväskylä and other parts of the region are easily accessible by bus from many different cities.

By car

It is easy to come to the Jyväskylä region by car.

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Water routes

Water routes

Jyväskylä Region is characterised by vast and stunningly beautiful inland waterways and lakes.
Harbours & cruises
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The Jyväskylä Travel Centre

The Jyväskylä Travel Centre

The Matkakeskus Travel Centre and Matkahuolto terminal located in the heart of Jyväskylä is a hub for train and long-distance bus traffic.
Travel Centre
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Moving around in the Jyväskylä region

Moving around in the Jyväskylä region

In the Jyväskylä Region, it is easy to move around with your own car or with a rental car. There are convenient train connections and long distance buses in between some of the region’s municipalities and cities.
Moving around