Outdoor Express – bus to national parks
On summer weekends 2026, Outdoor Express offers a fast connection from Jyväskylä city centre to the national parks of Leivonmäki, Pyhä-Häkki, and Southern Konnevesi. You’ll have plenty of time for hiking once you arrive. Explore on your own or take advantage of the park’s services. The transport also makes overnight stays possible.
One-way prices
- Adult 12 € / one-way
- Students and seniors 10 € / one-way
- Children (4-15 years) 6 € / one-way
- Under 4 years (free)
- Bicycle transport 3 € / one-way
- Strollers 0 €
- Pets 0 € (Note! Pets are only allowed on Sunday trips)
The above ticket prices are for a one-way trip. Return trips are the same price. Remember to also purchase a return ticket if you are returning with the Outdoor Express transport.
Buying tickets
- Ticket sales opens on 15.1.2026.
- Tickets are on sale in the Matkahuolto service and must be purchased 20 minutes before the departure of the service.
- Tickets are not sold on the bus!
- Outdoor Express transports depart from Jyväskylä Travel Center, Hannikaisenkatu 20, Jyväskylä.
- Outdoor Express tickets can be combined through the Matkahuolto ticket shop for transfers with local bus Linkki, train, or long-distance bus.
- Download the Routes and Tickets app.
Schedules 2026
The routes have been implemented on both days according to the same schedule and stop offerings.
4.-5.7. Etelä-Konnevesi, water connection
11.-12.7. Pyhä-Häkki
18.-19.7. Etelä-Konnevesi, land connection
25.-26.7. Leivonmäki
1.-2.8. Etelä-Konnevesi, water connection
8.-9.8 Pyhä-Häkki
15.-16.8. Etelä-Konnevesi, land connection
22.-23.8. Etelä-Konnevesi, water connection
29.-30.8. Leivonmäki
5.-6.9. Etelä-Konnevesi, land connection
12.-13.9. Pyhä-Häkki
19.-20.9. Etelä-Konnevesi, land connection
26.-27.9 Leivonmäki
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Leivonmäki National Park
Leivonmäki National Park enchants its visitors with its diverse landscapes, where ridges, lakes, and mires create a unique natural mosaic. The Koskikara Nature Trail, which starts from Rutalahti, is 3.5 km long, and the Harjunkierros (4.5 km) and Mäyränkierros (5.5 km) trails starting from the Selänpohja parking lot offer stunning scenery and diverse nature experiences.
Dates:
Sat-Sun 25.-26.7.2026
Sat-Sun 29.-30.8.2026
Sat-Sun 26.-27.9.2026
Pyhä-Häkki National Park
Pyhä-Häkki is known for its ancient forests and stunning bog areas. This national park located in Saarijärvi offers over 20 kilometers of well-marked and easy-to-navigate trails. A recommended day hike is the 6.5 km Kotajärvi trail, which passes through ancient forests to the Big Tree and leads back to the parking area via a campfire site.
Dates:
Sat-Sun 11.-12.7.2026
Sat-Sun 8.-9.8.2026
Sat-Sun 12.-13.9.2026
Southern Konnevesi National Park
In Etelä-Konnevesi National Park, you can enjoy nature both on trails and on the water, which is why there are two different Outdoor Express bus connections to Etelä-Konnevesi. The land connection takes you to the starting point of the national park’s trails, and the water connection takes you to Häyrylänranta, from where you can access the waters of the national park, for example, for paddling.
Southern Konnevesi national park features three hiking trails that offer challenges and experiences for hikers of all levels. Kalaja Trail is a 4.6 km long trail that includes a steep ascent and descent with stairs. Suitable for an overnight hike is the longer 14 km Three mountains hiking trail. The water gateway to Southern Konnevesi National Park opens from Häyrylänranta Harbor. You can book a guided kayaking tour or explore the waters of the national park independently by kayaking or paddleboarding, for example, on the Haukisaari Circuit (8 km) or from the deck of an inland cruise ship.
Dates:
Sat-Sun 4.-5.7.2026
Sat-Sun 18.-19.7.2026
Sat-Sun 1.-2.8.2026
Sat-Sun 15.-16.8.2026
Sat-Sun 22.-23.8.2026
Sat-Sun 5.-6.9.2026
Sat-Sun 19.-20.9.2026
Book packages with transport & experience
Includes: transportation on the Outdoor Express route, cruise ticket, coffee/tea and a small pastry
4.7.2026 Cruise to South Konnevesi National Park
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Includes: transportation on the Outdoor Express route, canoeing guide and equipment and lunch
18.7.2026 Guided canoeing trip in South Konnevesi National Park
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Includes: transportation on the Outdoor Express route, cruise ticket, coffee/tea and a small pastry
2.8.2026 Cruise to South Konnevesi National Park
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Includes: transportation on the Outdoor Express route, guidance, hiking snacks
9.8.2026 Guided hiking trip in Pyhä-Häkki National Park
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Includes: transportation on the Outdoor Express route, guidance, picnic lunch
30.8.2026 Guided hiking trip in Leivonmäki National Park
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Includes: transportation on Outdoor Express route, kayaking guide and equipment and lunch
26.9.2026 Guided canoeing trip in Leivonmäki National Park
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Outdoor Express is a service that connects city centers and national parks. The operation particularly enriches the experience of tourists and increases the attractiveness and accessibility of national park destinations among local residents without cars. The Outdoor Express service concept has been launched as a collaboration between Ekokumppanit Oy and Visit Tampere. Nature trips have been successfully operated since 2022 – in the 2025 season, the service will expand to Central Finland as part of the Sustainable International Accessibility for Central Finland Tourism project. Outdoor Express won the 2024 Tourism Innovation of the Year award at the Finnish Travel Gala.
The Outdoor Express Jyväskylä Region service is implemented by the Sustainable International Accessibility for Central Finland Tourism (KeKaSa) project, managed by Visit Jyväskylä Region under the city of Jyväskylä. The project is co-financed by the European Union. The funding has been granted by the Regional Council of Central Finland.
The transportation is provided by MatkaMäkelä Oy, Mäntymäentie 26, 42700 Keuruu 0207 438 311 / [email protected]
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