From place to place

You definitely don't need your own car in Jyväskylä! You can get from place to place quickly and easily on foot, by bus, or by bike. Thanks to the short distances in Jyväskylä, it's easy to get to the city center, school, or other everyday destinations.

For longer journeys, you can use Linkki, which is also popular among students. The easiest way to use Linkki, the Jyväskylä region's public transport system, is with the route planner.

Most students in Jyväskylä are ready to recommend Jyväskylä as a place to study. Reasons often mentioned include Jyväskylä's convenient size and short distances.

Sustainable transportation

Transportation is a significant source of environmental emissions. Sustainable transportation refers to modes of transportation that are environmentally and socially responsible. Cycling, walking, and public transportation are smart choices. 

In addition to being environmentally friendly, sustainable mobility is also good for students' wallets. Cycling and walking increase everyday physical activity and improve both physical health and mental well-being. Cyclists and walkers are also not dependent on parking spaces or traffic jams.

• Where can I buy a Linkki card or borrow an electric bike in Jyväskylä? The Smart Mobility website offers tips and advice on more sustainable mobility in Jyväskylä.
• Anyone can borrow an electric cargo bike or bicycle from JAPA ry's cargo bike rental service free of charge for one week. The bikes are available for trial use only and are not intended for continuous use.

Shared cars make everyday life easier

For larger shopping trips or longer journeys, it is also easy to use the City of Jyväskylä's fully electric shared cars.

Jyväskylä has four electric cars in use, shared by city employees, residents, and tourists. 

• During office hours, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., the cars are available for use by employees of the City of Jyväskylä's administrative district.  
• In the evenings and on weekends, the cars are available for rent by private individuals.
   

Easy to get to and stay

• Jyväskylä is easily accessible by train, bus, car, and plane.
• Jyväskylä Airport is located in Tikkakoski, about 23 km from the city center.
• Trains and buses arrive and depart from the Jyväskylä Travel Center (Hannikaisenkatu 20) in the city center.

The nearest large cities to Jyväskylä are Kuopio, Tampere, and Lahti. Kuopio is 144 km away, Tampere 149 km and Lahti 169 km. The distance to Helsinki is 272 km, which takes just over 3 hours by train or car and less than an hour by plane.