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Outdoor Express – Southern Konnevesi National Park

On summer weekends, 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)

 

  • 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 Matkat app.

Schedules 2026 – land connection

Remember to also purchase a return ticket if you are returning with the Outdoor Express transport.

Tickets from Jyväskylä:
Sat 18.7. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Törmälä
Sun 19.7. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Törmälä
Sat 15.8. Tickets from Jyväkylä to Törmälä
Sun 16.8. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Törmälä
Sat 5.9. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Törmälä
Sun 6.9. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Törmälä
Sat 19.9. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Törmälä
Sun 20.9. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Törmälä

Tickets from Revontuli Resort, Hankasalmi:
Sat 18.7. Tickets from Revontuli to Törmälä
Sun 19.7. Tickets from Revontuli to Törmälä
Sat 15.8. Tickets from Revontuli to Törmälä
Sun 16.8. Tickets from Revontuli to Törmälä
Sat 5.9. Tickets from Revontuli to Törmälä
Sun 6.9. Tickets from Revontuli to Törmälä
Sat 19.9. Tickets from Revontuli to Törmälä
Sun 20.9. Tickets from Revontuli to Törmälä

 

Schedules 2026 – water connection

Remember to also purchase a return ticket if you are returning with the Outdoor Express transport.

Tickets from Jyväskylä:
Sat 4.7. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Häyrylänranta
Sun 5.7. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Häyrylänranta
Sat 1.8. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Häyrylänranta
Sun 2.8. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Häyrylänranta
Sat 22.8. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Häyrylänranta
Sun 23.8. Tickets from Jyväskylä to Häyrylänranta

Tickets from Spa Hotel Peurunka, Laukaa:
Sat 4.7. Tickets from Peurunka to Häyrylänranta
Sun 5.7. Tickets from Peurunka to Häyrylänranta
Sat 1.8. Tickets from Peurunka to Häyrylänranta
Sun 2.8. Tickets from Peurunka to Häyrylänranta
Sat 22.8. Tickets from Peurunka to Häyrylänranta
Sun 23.8. Tickets from Peurunka to Häyrylänranta

 

In the Southern Konnevesi National Park, you can enjoy nature both on nature trails and on the water, which is why there are two different Outdoor Express bus connections to Southern Konnevesi. The Land Connection takes you to the starting point of the national park’s nature trails, and the Water Connection takes you to Häyrylänranta, from where you can access the park’s waters, for example, for kayaking or a cruise.

Kuva: Jukka Paakkinen

Southern Konnevesi, land connection – bus route and stops

Sat-Sun 18.-19.7., Sat-Sun 15.-16.8., Sat-Sun 5.-6.9., Sat-Sun 19.-20.9.

11.00 Travel Center, charter bus platform
11.45 Revontuli Lakeland Village, Hankasalmi
12.30 Törmälä Course Center – arrival

17.30 Törmälä Course Center – departure
18.15 Revontuli Lakeland Village, Hankasalmi
19.15 Travel Center, charter bus platform

If needed, transportation stops at the Hanhitaipale harbor intersection on both outbound and return trips.

Kuva: Häyrylänranta

Southern Konnevesi, water connection – bus route and stops

Sat-Sun 4.-5.7., Sat-Sun 1.-2.8., Sat-Sun 22.-23.8.

11.00 Travel Centre, charter bus platform
11.35 Spa Hotel Peurunka, Laukaa
12.15 Häyrylänranta – arrival

17.00 Häyrylänranta – departure
17.35 Spa Hotel Peurunka, Laukaa
18.15 Travel Centre, charter bus platform

Southern Konnevesi National Park trails

Land connection
The park has three hiking trails that offer challenges and experiences for hikers of all levels. Kalajan Kierros is a 4.6 km long trail that includes a steep ascent and descent via stairs. A suitable option for an overnight trip is the longer 14 km Kolmen Vuoren Vaellus.

Water connection
The water gateway to Southern Konnevesi National Park opens from Häyrylänranta harbor. You can book a guided kayaking tour for yourself or explore the waters of the national park independently by kayaking or paddleboarding, for example, on the Haukisaaren Kierros (8 km) or from the deck of an inland water cruiser. A short walk from the harbor, the Partiomajan Polku 2.2 km offers an excellent excursion destination on the edge of the national park.

 

Get ready-made experience packages

Includes: transportation on the Outdoor Express route, cruise ticket, coffee/tea and a small pastry

Cruise to South Konnevesi National Park 4.7.2026 & 2.8.2026

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Two persons kayaking at Konnevesi

Includes: transportation on the Outdoor Express route, canoeing guide and equipment and lunch

Guided canoeing trip in South Konnevesi National Park 18.7.2026

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About the service

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]