Plane

Sunday, 2 Flights in a day.
Monday to Saturday, 3 Flights in a day.
Link to book the tickets;
https://www.finnair.com/fi-en

The airport is located about a 15-minute drive from the city center. We recommend taking a taxi from the airport to the city center.

Train

Multiple trains are available between 7am -8pm. Student discount available aswell.
Link to book the tickets;
https://www.vr.fi/en

Bus

Check following link for bus tickets;
Matkahuolto https://www.matkahuolto.fi/
OnniBus  https://www.onnibus.com/etusivu

Car

The distance from Helsinki to Vaasa is approximately 424 km. The drive takes about 5 hours.

While staying,  download the Waltti Mobiili application to your phone from Google Play or the App Store, to plan your journey and buying the bus ticket. For more details check the links below
Bus tickets and service points | Vaasa
Vaasan reittiopas (digitransit.fi)

Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa

Located in the town center, 1.8 km (24min walk) from the university.

Hovioikeudenpuistikko 18, 65100 Vaasa

Tel. +358 20 1234 619
Email: royal.vaasa@sokoshotels.fi
Website https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/hotels/vaasa/original-sokos-hotel-royal-vaasa

The hotel Original Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa has been under complete renovation and offers a bright atrium lobby, magnificent rooftop sauna, comfortable and sunny rooms, and new restaurants.

Single room Standard per night 137 €
Double room Standard per night 157 €

Single room Superior per night 157 €
Double room Superior per night 177 €
The rates include VAT, a buffet breakfast, access to the hotel’s gym, and the use of the customer sauna and pool area during opening hours.

Reservations

Reservations via the hotel website
Original Sokos Hotel Royal
using the reservation code:  BEJC26

Please note: Reservations must be made by 31 May 2026.

Payment and cancellation terms

Payments must be guaranteed with a credit card or paid upon reservation directly to the hotel.
Individual reservations made from a quota may be cancelled free of charge up to 4 days before arrival. Cancellations made later will be charged in full.

Reception opening hours:

Open 24 hours

Check in: 15:00
Check out: 12:00

Parking: Payable parking available near the hotel, both outdoor and indoor parking. See instructions.

Accessibility
Original Sokos Royal Vaasa has six fully wheelchair-accessible rooms, with adapted furnishings and bathroom facilities. The hotel’s main entrance is accessible, with accessible facilities. The width of the lift doors is 100 cm. The parking area on the hotel’s second floor has four marked accessible parking spaces.

Sustainability
Sokos Hotel Royal Vaasa has the Green Key and Sustainable Travel Finland certificate. This means that the hotel operates in accordance with strict environmental criteria. https://greenkey.fi/en/