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. The Travel Centre offers easy access to the city centre, fairs and other public events in the direction of the Paviljonki congress centre and the harbour in Lutakko. In the immediate vicinity of Matkakeskus there is also ample parking space. See Jyväs-Parkki’s street parking locations here and car parks here. (in Finnish).

Please note that Visit Jyväskylä Region is not the service provider for the Travel Centre and its services. Feedback can be given via this Feedback Form.

Bus tickets can be bought online or from the bus directly, if there are seats left. VR train tickets can be bought from the ticket machines at the Travel Centre. Additionally, the Travel Centre houses restaurants and small shops where you can buy a snack or something to read on your trip. Luggage lockers of different sizes are available (read more below). There is also an ATM and toilet facilities (for a fee). You are allowed to bring your pet to the Travel Centre.

Travel Centre information
Address: Hannikaisenkatu 20, 40100 Jyväskylä (Google maps location)
Open: Mon–Sat from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sun from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
WC, ATM and luggage lockers.
Feedback about the Travel Centre services can be given via this Feedback Form

Travel Centre Services

Trains (VR)
VR Train tickets can be purchased from the green ticket machines at the Travel Centre
Online ticket sales (04.00–01.30): https://www.vr.fi/cs/vr/en/frontpage
Tickets for long-distance trains can also be purchased from R-kiosks (service charge 1 €).

Busses (Matkahuolto)
Bus tickets can be purchased online either from Matkahuolto or Onnibus. Bus tickets can be purchased from the bus driver as well if there is room on the bus. Be prepared for cash and card payment as the payment differ according to the vehicle and the company.
Timetables and prices: tel. +358 200 4000 (price 1.98 €/min + local call charge) Open 24/7

Services
Ozaki Sushi
Picnic
PizzaHut
Indian restaurant Shalimar
R-kioski
CandyTown

Visitor guide brochures and maps can also be picked up at the Travel Centre. Should you wish to explore what’s on offer in the Jyväskylä Region with the help of an advisor or take with you a number of brochures and maps covering the region we recommend that you get in touch with Tourist Information, p. +358 14 569 0113 / [email protected]. The Tourist Information info point is located close to the Travel Centre, address Asemakatu 7.

See the shortest route from the Travel Centre to the Tourist Info here.

Got questions? Contact our Tourist Office!

Luggage storage lockers

Storage lockers are located in the Travel Centre lobby, between the bus and train platform doors.

S-size 33x43x57 cm. Price: 2 hours / 2 €, 6 hours / 6 €, 12 hours / 10 €
L-size 33x90x57 cm. Price: 2 hours / 3 €, 6 hours / 7 €, 12 hours / 11 €
Lockers work with a QR-code that you will save into your phone or other device when storing your luggage. Payment is made with a card reader (contactless pay, Visa, Mastercard, JCB, UnionPay, Diners Club, Discover)

Luggage storage lockers can be accessed during the Travel centre opening hours: Mon–Sat 6 am – 10 pm, Sun 8 am – 10 pm
In case of a problem with the lockers, call TL Maint services at +358 20 7622 480

Instructions for using the luggage storage lockers at Jyväskylä Travel Centre: 1. Choose the size of the compartment and storage time, 2. Create your own indentifier and save the QR code on your phone, 3. Show your QR code to the scanner. The QR code serves as your key, 4. Pay with the payment terminal, 5. You can open and close the compartment using the QR code, 6. Collect your belonging before the reservation ends. — Photo: Punta Oy

Travel Centre area map will show where bus and train platforms are located, what services the Travel Centre offers and where you can find closest car & bike parking and local bus stops.

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