The cheapest and fastest trains from Helsinki to Jyväskylä
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$50
Fastest journey
3 h 7 m
Average duration
3 h 10 m
Trains per day
52
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Helsinki to Jyväskylä is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Helsinki to Jyväskylä will cost around $50 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $32.
Of the 52 trains that leave Helsinki for Jyväskylä every day 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 233 km distance in an average of 3 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 7 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 13 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.
LOL-9715 · HDM-4297:10 PM5h28Helsinki Central12:38 AMJyväskylä$321One-way1 change
LOL-9715 · HDM-4297:15 PM5h23Pasila railway station12:38 AMJyväskylä$321One-way1 change
IC-29 · S-896:26 PM3h09Pasila railway station9:35 PMJyväskylä$361One-way1 change
IC-29 · S-896:20 PM3h15Helsinki Central9:35 PMJyväskylä$361One-way1 change
S-896:06 PM3h29Pasila railway station9:35 PMJyväskylä$371One-way0 changes
IC-47 · IC-1513:26 PM3h07Pasila railway station6:33 PMJyväskylä$411One-way1 change
IC-29 · S-896:26 PM3h09Pasila railway station9:35 PMJyväskylä$361One-way1 change
IC-37 · S-1451:26 PM3h10Pasila railway station4:36 PMJyväskylä$791One-way1 change
IC-47 · IC-1513:20 PM3h13Helsinki Central6:33 PMJyväskylä$411One-way1 change
IC-51 · IC-1474:26 PM3h13Pasila railway station7:39 PMJyväskylä$431One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Helsinki to Jyväskylä
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Helsinki to Jyväskylä among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $6, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 233 km
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Live departures
Helsinki to Jyväskylä train times
The table below shows live departures for Helsinki to Jyväskylä trains for tomorrow, Friday, 14 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IC-35 · IC-81 | 5:03 AM Helsinki Central | 3h40 | 8:43 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-35 · IC-81 | 5:09 AM Pasila railway station | 3h34 | 8:43 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
LOL-9621 · HDM-421 · HDM-482 | 5:10 AM Helsinki Central | 6h58 | 12:08 PM Jyväskylä | 2 changes | |
LOL-9621 · HDM-421 · HDM-482 | 5:15 AM Pasila railway station | 6h53 | 12:08 PM Jyväskylä | 2 changes | |
IC-155 | 7:00 AM Helsinki Central | 3h39 | 10:39 AM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-155 | 7:06 AM Pasila railway station | 3h33 | 10:39 AM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-41 · IC-155 | 7:20 AM Helsinki Central | 3h19 | 10:39 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-41 · IC-155 | 7:26 AM Pasila railway station | 3h13 | 10:39 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-23 · IC-83 | 8:20 AM Helsinki Central | 3h22 | 11:42 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-23 · IC-83 | 8:26 AM Pasila railway station | 3h16 | 11:42 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-93 | 9:00 AM Helsinki Central | 3h45 | 12:45 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-93 | 9:06 AM Pasila railway station | 3h39 | 12:45 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-43 · IC-93 | 9:20 AM Helsinki Central | 3h25 | 12:45 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-43 · IC-93 | 9:26 AM Pasila railway station | 3h19 | 12:45 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-143 | 10:00 AM Helsinki Central | 3h39 | 1:39 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-143 | 10:06 AM Pasila railway station | 3h33 | 1:39 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-65 · IC-146 | 11:14 AM Helsinki Central | 4h55 | 4:09 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-65 · IC-146 | 11:20 AM Pasila railway station | 4h49 | 4:09 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-25 · S-915 | 12:20 PM Helsinki Central | 3h27 | 3:47 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-25 · S-915 | 12:26 PM Pasila railway station | 3h21 | 3:47 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
S-145 | 1:00 PM Helsinki Central | 3h36 | 4:36 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
S-145 | 1:06 PM Pasila railway station | 3h30 | 4:36 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9675 · HDM-427 · HDM-486 | 1:10 PM Helsinki Central | 6h22 | 7:32 PM Jyväskylä | 2 changes | |
LOL-9675 · HDM-427 · HDM-486 | 1:15 PM Pasila railway station | 6h17 | 7:32 PM Jyväskylä | 2 changes | |
IC-37 · S-145 | 1:20 PM Helsinki Central | 3h16 | 4:36 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-37 · HDM-486 | 1:20 PM Helsinki Central | 6h12 | 7:32 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-37 · S-145 | 1:26 PM Pasila railway station | 3h10 | 4:36 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-37 · HDM-486 | 1:26 PM Pasila railway station | 6h06 | 7:32 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
S-87 | 2:00 PM Helsinki Central | 3h44 | 5:44 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
S-87 | 2:06 PM Pasila railway station | 3h38 | 5:44 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-27 · S-87 | 2:20 PM Helsinki Central | 3h24 | 5:44 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-27 · S-87 | 2:26 PM Pasila railway station | 3h18 | 5:44 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-151 | 3:00 PM Helsinki Central | 3h33 | 6:33 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-151 | 3:06 PM Pasila railway station | 3h27 | 6:33 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-47 · IC-151 | 3:20 PM Helsinki Central | 3h13 | 6:33 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-47 · IC-151 | 3:26 PM Pasila railway station | 3h07 | 6:33 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-147 | 3:59 PM Helsinki Central | 3h40 | 7:39 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-147 | 4:05 PM Pasila railway station | 3h34 | 7:39 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
S-9 · S-152 | 4:14 PM Helsinki Central | 4h52 | 9:06 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-51 · IC-147 | 4:20 PM Helsinki Central | 3h19 | 7:39 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
S-9 · S-152 | 4:20 PM Pasila railway station | 4h46 | 9:06 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-51 · IC-147 | 4:26 PM Pasila railway station | 3h13 | 7:39 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
S-89 | 6:00 PM Helsinki Central | 3h35 | 9:35 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
S-89 | 6:06 PM Pasila railway station | 3h29 | 9:35 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-29 · S-89 | 6:20 PM Helsinki Central | 3h15 | 9:35 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-29 · S-89 | 6:26 PM Pasila railway station | 3h09 | 9:35 PM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
IC-149 | 7:00 PM Helsinki Central | 3h43 | 10:43 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-149 | 7:06 PM Pasila railway station | 3h37 | 10:43 PM Jyväskylä | 0 changesdirect | |
LOL-9715 · HDM-429 | 7:10 PM Helsinki Central | 5h28 | 12:38 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
LOL-9715 · HDM-429 | 7:15 PM Pasila railway station | 5h23 | 12:38 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
S-53 · HDM-429 | 8:20 PM Helsinki Central | 4h18 | 12:38 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
S-53 · HDM-429 | 8:26 PM Pasila railway station | 4h12 | 12:38 AM Jyväskylä | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Helsinki to Jyväskylä
Trains from Helsinki to Jyväskylä run on average 42 times per day, taking around 3h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $6 by coach.
There are 17 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:50, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 233 km distance in 3h 33m.
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 3h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Trains per day 42 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 3h 33m |
First train 4:50 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 84 days |
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FAQs: Helsinki to Jyväskylä train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Helsinki to Jyväskylä by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Jyväskylä, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Helsinki and Jyväskylä
Most Helsinki to Jyväskylä trains use the Helsinki to Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus station pair. Use this guide to compare Helsinki and Jyväskylä train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Helsinki station do trains to Jyväskylä leave from?
Getting to Helsinki from Helsinki city centre
Helsinki train station facilities and services
Helsinki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Vltava, Ravintola Zetor
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Helsinki. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Helsinki. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Helsinki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Helsinki: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Helsinki: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Kämp, Scandic Simonkenttä, Clarion Hotel Helsinki.
Getting to Pasila from Helsinki city centre
Pasila is 3 km from Helsinki city centre. Public transport options include:
Pasila train station facilities and services
Pasila has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Tripla, Outrun Cafe
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Pasila. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Pasila. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Pasila: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Pasila: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Pasila: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Scandic Pasila, Original Sokos Hotel Tripla, Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo.
Getting to Malminkartano from Helsinki city centre
Malminkartano train station facilities and services
Malminkartano has practical services for this route, including Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Malminkartano.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Malminkartano: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Malminkartano: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Malminkartano: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
Which Jyväskylä station do trains from Helsinki arrive at?
Getting to Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus from Jyväskylä city centre
Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus is 1 km from Jyväskylä city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus train station facilities and services
Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Jyväskylä, Matkakeskus.
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