Accommodation Options and Travelling to and in Jyväskylä

If you are planning to travel from Helsinki to Jyväskylä by train, you need to purchase a train ticket from the Finnish railway company VR.

• The train ride from Helsinki airport to Jyväskylä takes approximately 3,5 to 4 hours.
• It typically has one transfer connection.
• The journey costs around 30 to 40 euro.

When taking a bus from Helsinki to Jyväskylä, there are several options to choose from. You can search for different bus travel providers via the Matkahuolto timetable search, or via Onnibus's or Flixbus's website. 

In 2024, bus operator Flixbus has been operating a direct bus connection from Helsinki airport to Jyväskylä.

• Taking a bus from Helsinki airport to Jyväskylä takes approximately 4 hours.
• You often have to take a transfer connection, depending on the service provider.
• The journey costs around 20 euro.

Rental cars are available at the Helsinki airport. Please read more information about the available service providers on Finavia's website.

• A car ride from Helsinki airport to Jyväskylä takes around 3,5 to 4 hours, depending on the traffic.

Finnair is operating flights from Helsinki airport to Jyväskylä airport. You can search for tickets via e.g. Skycanner's platform.

• Flying from Helsinki to Jyväskylä takes approximately 50 minutes.
• Ticket prices vary.

Important: Please note that there is no public transport from the Jyväskylä airport to the Jyväskylä city center (approx. 11km distance). It is advisable to book an Uber or a taxi (via e.g. Jytaksi) beforehand.

This hotel is the closest one to the venue with only a 4 minute walk.

• Price Range: Mid
• Hotel Address: Lutakonaukio 10, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Budget
• Hotel Address: Heikinkatu 3, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Mid
• Hotel Address: Hannikaisenkatu 35, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Mid
• Hotel Address: Hannikaisenkatu 29, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Budget
• Hotel Address: Vapaudenkatu 57, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Mid
• Hotel Address: Väinönkatu 3, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Mid
• Hotel Address: Vapaudenkatu 73, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Mid
• Hotel Address: Kauppakatu 35, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Mid/High
• Hotel Address: Yliopistonkatu 23, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Budget
• Hotel Address: Kauppakatu 20, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Budget
• Hotel Address: Vaasankatu 29, 40100 Jyväskylä

• Price Range: Mid
• Hotel Address: Ahlmaninkatu 4, 40100 Jyväskylä

Jyväskylä is a small and compact town, and it is perfectly safe to walk around. 

We highly recommend conference participants to enjoy the city on foot and explore the architecture, galleries, local shops as well as cafes and restaurants around the city center. 

Walking helps you get some movement and fresh air so that you can focus better during the conference days.

The public transport in Jyväskylä is operated by the Linkki bus services. 

You can buy a single-use ticket from the bus driver (3,5€) or in advance through the Linkki mobile app (3€). On the bus, it is also possible to purchase a ticket via contactless payment (2,3€), if it is supported by your credit card provider.

Please note that the ticket prices are bound to change. The prices mentioned above are according to Linkki's pricing information for Travel Zone 1 in August 2024. Travel Zone 1 covers the Jyväskylä city centre and areas closeby.

In Jyväskylä, there are several companies that offer electric scooters for hire. The scooters can be hired via the service provider's mobile applications. Scooters can be found in various locations throughout the city.

In previous years, the following scooter providers have conducted business in Jyväskylä:

• Tier
• Voi
• Ryde