The cheapest and fastest trains from Jyväskylä to Helsinki
Cheapest price
€28
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 8 m
Trains per day
42
Distance
233 km
The best way to find a cheap train 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 €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €28.
Of the 42 trains that leave Jyväskylä for Helsinki on Mon, Dec 08, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Dec 08 the direct trains cover the 233 km distance in an average of 3 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
On Mon, Dec 08 the slowest trains will take 3 h 11 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.
IC-142
IC-142
HDM-420 · LOL-9646
HDM-420 · LOL-9646
IC-142 · IC-36
IC-80 · IC-40
IC-86 · IC-24
IC-142 · IC-36
IC-150
S-140 · IC-42Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Jyväskylä to Helsinki
Omio 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 €9. 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 €9, and a train costs an average of €9.
Distance: 144 miles (233 km)
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4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration 4h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Jyväskylä to Helsinki train times
The table below shows live departures for Jyväskylä to Helsinki trains for today, Sunday, December 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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S-88 · IC-34 | 4:10 PM Jyväskylä | 3h18 | 7:28 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-88 | 4:10 PM Jyväskylä | 3h38 | 7:48 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-88 · IC-34 | 4:10 PM Jyväskylä | 3h25 | 7:35 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
S-88 | 4:10 PM Jyväskylä | 3h44 | 7:54 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-148 · IC-56 | 5:15 PM Jyväskylä | 3h20 | 8:35 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
IC-148 · IC-56 | 5:15 PM Jyväskylä | 3h13 | 8:28 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-148 | 5:15 PM Jyväskylä | 3h39 | 8:54 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-148 | 5:15 PM Jyväskylä | 3h33 | 8:48 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-152 · S-58 | 7:14 PM Jyväskylä | 3h21 | 10:35 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
S-152 · S-58 | 7:14 PM Jyväskylä | 3h14 | 10:28 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
HDM-420 · LOL-9646 | 3:05 AM Jyväskylä | 5h44 | 8:49 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
HDM-420 · LOL-9646 | 3:05 AM Jyväskylä | 5h38 | 8:43 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-80 | 3:24 AM Jyväskylä | 3h30 | 6:54 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-80 · IC-40 | 3:24 AM Jyväskylä | 3h04 | 6:28 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-80 · IC-40 | 3:24 AM Jyväskylä | 3h11 | 6:35 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
IC-80 | 3:24 AM Jyväskylä | 3h24 | 6:48 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-140 · IC-42 | 4:17 AM Jyväskylä | 3h18 | 7:35 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
S-140 | 4:17 AM Jyväskylä | 3h37 | 7:54 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-140 · IC-42 | 4:17 AM Jyväskylä | 3h11 | 7:28 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-140 | 4:17 AM Jyväskylä | 3h31 | 7:48 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-150 | 5:19 AM Jyväskylä | 3h16 | 8:35 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-150 | 5:19 AM Jyväskylä | 3h10 | 8:29 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-142 | 7:19 AM Jyväskylä | 3h35 | 10:54 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-142 · IC-36 | 7:19 AM Jyväskylä | 3h16 | 10:35 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
IC-142 | 7:19 AM Jyväskylä | 3h29 | 10:48 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-142 · IC-36 | 7:19 AM Jyväskylä | 3h09 | 10:28 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-94 | 8:15 AM Jyväskylä | 3h33 | 11:48 AM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-94 · IC-22 | 8:15 AM Jyväskylä | 3h20 | 11:35 AM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
IC-94 | 8:15 AM Jyväskylä | 3h39 | 11:54 AM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-94 · IC-22 | 8:15 AM Jyväskylä | 3h13 | 11:28 AM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-155 · IC-66 | 8:41 AM Jyväskylä | 4h52 | 1:33 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-155 · IC-66 | 8:41 AM Jyväskylä | 4h59 | 1:40 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
HDM-481 · HDM-426 · LOL-9700 | 10:23 AM Jyväskylä | 6h20 | 4:43 PM Pasila railway station | 2 transfers | |
HDM-481 · HDM-426 · LOL-9700 | 10:23 AM Jyväskylä | 6h26 | 4:49 PM Helsinki Central | 2 transfers | |
IC-144 · IC-48 | 11:15 AM Jyväskylä | 3h13 | 2:28 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-144 | 11:15 AM Jyväskylä | 3h39 | 2:54 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-144 | 11:15 AM Jyväskylä | 3h33 | 2:48 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-144 · IC-48 | 11:15 AM Jyväskylä | 3h20 | 2:35 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
IC-86 | 12:20 PM Jyväskylä | 3h28 | 3:48 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
IC-86 · IC-24 | 12:20 PM Jyväskylä | 3h15 | 3:35 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
IC-86 · IC-24 | 12:20 PM Jyväskylä | 3h08 | 3:28 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
IC-86 | 12:20 PM Jyväskylä | 3h34 | 3:54 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-146 | 2:12 PM Jyväskylä | 3h42 | 5:54 PM Helsinki Central | 0 transfersDirect | |
S-146 · IC-26 | 2:12 PM Jyväskylä | 3h16 | 5:28 PM Pasila railway station | 1 transfer | |
S-146 · IC-26 | 2:12 PM Jyväskylä | 3h23 | 5:35 PM Helsinki Central | 1 transfer | |
S-146 | 2:12 PM Jyväskylä | 3h36 | 5:48 PM Pasila railway station | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jyväskylä to Helsinki
Trains from Jyväskylä to Helsinki run on average 37 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 16 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:33, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 144 miles (233 km) distance in 3h 16m.
Distance 144 miles (233 km) |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 23:10 |
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FAQs: Trains from Jyväskylä to Helsinki
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Jyväskylä to Helsinki 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 Helsinki, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Jyväskylä to Helsinki
- 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Elielinaukio and Postikatu.
- Restaurant Vltava
- Ravintola Zetor
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Kämp
- Scandic Simonkenttä
- Clarion Hotel Helsinki
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-11 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: local train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- Tram: Lines 2, 3, 6, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible via the Tripla shopping center.
- Restaurant Tripla
- Outrun Cafe
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Scandic Pasila
- Original Sokos Hotel Tripla
- Holiday Inn Helsinki - Expo
- Located in the main hall
- 3,400 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platforms 5-8 for commuter trains
- Hall 3: access to Tripla shopping center
- Tram: Lines 2, 7, 9
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Local and long-distance services
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