Arriving to Jyväskylä from Turku
The Jyväskylä region, known especially for its nature, culture and saunas, is located in the heart of Finland’s most beautiful lake district.
The central location of the area makes it ideal for travelling. You can cover the last leg of the journey from Turku to Jyväskylä by train, bus or rental car. Transfers from the airport to the train and bus stations are flexible using local transport.
The largest city in the region is Jyväskylä, from where you can easily visit all the sights in the area. Welcome to the Jyväskylä region!
You can reach Jyväskylä from Turku by train or bus. The journey takes about 3,5-4 hours. If you arrive to Turku by plane, you can catch the local bus Föli, line number 1, to the train/bus stations. If you arrive to Turku harbour, you can hop on the train at the harbour train station.
Downloading and setting up the needed apps is recommended beforehand for a smoother travelling experience. It is recommended to see the available connections from the airport before purchasing flights. Connections can be limited during the nighttime.
You can also search for bus & train schedules and buy tickets at Perille.fi website and app.
By bus
Schedules and tickets:
You can find the bus schedules and buy tickets on the Matkahuolto website. Note that there are no direct connections to Jyväskylä from Turku Airport, you will need to take a local bus (Föli) line 1 to Turku city centre first. See Föli schedules on the Föli itinerary search and buy tickets either via the Föli app (Google Play –store / Apple store) or directly from the bus with contactless pay (please note that you cannot pay by cash in Föli buses).
Duration:
The journey from Turku bus station to Jyväskylä takes about 4,5 hours.
Station location:
Turku bus station is located at address: Aninkaistenkatu, 20100 Turku
By train
Schedules and tickets:
Trains from Turku to Jyväskylä leave from the Turku train station and Turku harbour. You can easily purchase train tickets and check the schedules on the VR website. Download the VR Matkalla –app (Google Play –store / Apple store) for easy travelling. You can see schedules and purchase tickets via the app. Note that there are no direct connections to Jyväskylä from Turku Airport, you will need to take a local bus (Föli) line 1 to Turku city centre first. See Föli schedules on the Föli itinerary search and buy tickets either via the Föli app (Google Play –store / Apple store) or directly from the bus with contactless pay (please note that you cannot pay by cash in Föli buses).
Duration:
The journey from Turku train station to Jyväskylä takes about 3,5-4 hours depending on the chosen connection. You will likely need to change trains at Tampere train station.
Station location:
Turku train station is located at address: Logomon Silta 1, 20100 Turku
By car
Renting:
You have the option to pre-book a rental car from the airport by contacting the dealership via phone or through their website. See the car rental companies available at the Turku Airport here. It is also possible to rent a car at the Turku harbour.
Duration:
The journey from Turku airport to Jyväskylä takes about 4 hours.
Service desk location:
Several car rental companies are located at the airport and at the harbour.
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