The cheapest and fastest trains from Jyväskylä to Helsinki
Cheapest price
£31
Average price
£43
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
36
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Jyväskylä to Helsinki will cost around £43 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
Of the 36 trains that leave Jyväskylä for Helsinki every day 12 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 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
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.
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IC-142
HDM-420 · LOL-9646
HDM-420 · LOL-9646
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IC-80 · IC-40
IC-86 · IC-24
IC-142 · IC-36
IC-80 · IC-40
S-140 · IC-42Travel Information
Compare coach 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 coach with prices starting from £8. 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 coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £8.
Distance: 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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Jyväskylä to Helsinki train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HDM-420 · LOL-9646 | 03:05 Jyväskylä | 5h44 | 08:49 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
HDM-420 · LOL-9646 | 03:05 Jyväskylä | 5h38 | 08:43 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-80 | 03:24 Jyväskylä | 3h30 | 06:54 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-80 · IC-40 | 03:24 Jyväskylä | 3h04 | 06:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-80 · IC-40 | 03:24 Jyväskylä | 3h11 | 06:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
IC-80 | 03:24 Jyväskylä | 3h24 | 06:48 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-140 · IC-42 | 04:17 Jyväskylä | 3h18 | 07:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
S-140 · IC-42 | 04:17 Jyväskylä | 3h11 | 07:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-142 | 07:19 Jyväskylä | 3h35 | 10:54 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-142 · IC-36 | 07:19 Jyväskylä | 3h16 | 10:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
IC-142 | 07:19 Jyväskylä | 3h29 | 10:48 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-142 · IC-36 | 07:19 Jyväskylä | 3h09 | 10:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-94 · IC-22 | 08:15 Jyväskylä | 3h20 | 11:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
IC-94 · IC-22 | 08:15 Jyväskylä | 3h13 | 11:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-155 · IC-66 | 08:41 Jyväskylä | 4h52 | 13:33 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-155 · IC-66 | 08:41 Jyväskylä | 4h59 | 13:40 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
HDM-481 · HDM-426 · LOL-9700 | 10:23 Jyväskylä | 6h20 | 16:43 Pasila railway station | 2 changes | |
HDM-481 · HDM-426 · LOL-9700 | 10:23 Jyväskylä | 6h26 | 16:49 Helsinki Central | 2 changes | |
IC-144 · IC-48 | 11:15 Jyväskylä | 3h13 | 14:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-144 | 11:15 Jyväskylä | 3h39 | 14:54 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-144 | 11:15 Jyväskylä | 3h33 | 14:48 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-144 · IC-48 | 11:15 Jyväskylä | 3h20 | 14:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
IC-86 | 12:20 Jyväskylä | 3h28 | 15:48 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-86 · IC-24 | 12:20 Jyväskylä | 3h15 | 15:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
IC-86 · IC-24 | 12:20 Jyväskylä | 3h08 | 15:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-86 | 12:20 Jyväskylä | 3h34 | 15:54 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-146 · IC-26 | 14:12 Jyväskylä | 3h16 | 17:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
IC-146 · IC-26 | 14:12 Jyväskylä | 3h23 | 17:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
IC-146 | 14:12 Jyväskylä | 3h36 | 17:48 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-146 | 14:12 Jyväskylä | 3h42 | 17:54 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
S-88 · IC-34 | 16:10 Jyväskylä | 3h18 | 19:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
S-88 | 16:10 Jyväskylä | 3h38 | 19:48 Pasila railway station | 0 changesdirect | |
S-88 · IC-34 | 16:10 Jyväskylä | 3h25 | 19:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
S-88 | 16:10 Jyväskylä | 3h44 | 19:54 Helsinki Central | 0 changesdirect | |
IC-148 · IC-56 | 17:15 Jyväskylä | 3h20 | 20:35 Helsinki Central | 1 change | |
IC-148 · IC-56 | 17:15 Jyväskylä | 3h13 | 20:28 Pasila railway station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Jyväskylä to Helsinki
Distance 233 km |
Average train duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 37 |
Direct trains 16 |
Fastest train 3h 16m |
First train 04:33 |
Last train 23:10 |
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FAQs: Jyväskylä to Helsinki train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Jyväskylä and 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
- The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible
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