- Must visit
Ateneum Art Museum
Finland’s best-known classical art museum, with major Finnish and international works in a central location.
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$12
Fastest journey
3 h 30 m
Average duration
3 h 58 m
Buses per day
11
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Jyväskylä to Helsinki is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jyväskylä to Helsinki will cost around $12 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 11 buses that leave Jyväskylä for Helsinki on Mon, Jun 15, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 15 the direct buses cover the 233 km distance in an average of 3 h 58 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 30 m .
On Mon, Jun 15 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Jyväskylä to Helsinki among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price Cheapest | $35 Average price | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration 4h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Jyväskylä to Helsinki:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Jyväskylä to Helsinki costing on average $35 (€28).
Other travel options to Helsinki take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 17m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $55 (€44). The journey takes 4h 17m versus 3h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Onni Bus, North Travels Map Oy.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Jyväskylä to Helsinki buses for tomorrow, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h15 | 7:30 AM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:15 AM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 3h55 | 7:10 AM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h40 | 1:50 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h20 | 1:30 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:05 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 3h30 | 4:35 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h10 | 5:40 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 1:30 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h30 | 6:00 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h00 | 7:05 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:05 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h25 | 7:30 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h25 | 8:40 PM Helsinki, linja-autoasema | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:15 PM Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus | 4h45 | 9:00 PM Helsinki, Länsiterminaali 2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Jyväskylä to Helsinki run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:55, the last at 19:50. The fastest bus covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 1:55 AM |
Last bus 7:50 PM |
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