{"id":867,"date":"2025-11-04T21:16:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T19:16:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.uwasa.fi\/nordichi2026\/?page_id=867"},"modified":"2025-11-28T14:27:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T12:27:44","slug":"travel","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sites.uwasa.fi\/nordichi2026\/nordichi-2026\/practical-information\/travel\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

It is easy to get to\u00a0<\/span>Vaasa\u00a0<\/span>using different means of transportation from abroad and from within Finland.\u00a0<\/span>Vaasa is an EU Green Leaf city in\u00a0<\/span>2026, and<\/span>\u00a0encourages visitors and resi<\/span>dents to choose sustainable mobility.\u00a0<\/span>By traveling on public transport, you reduce your impact on the environment.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>It is possible to arrive in Vaasa comfortably by train or boat, and \u2013 if the weather allows \u2013 moving around the city on foot or by bicycle is\u00a0<\/span>truly enjoyable<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Traveling to Vaasa by Plane<\/h2>\n

Vaasa airport<\/a> is located 10 km from the city center with direct flights from Helsinki and Stockholm.\u00a0 You can travel from or to Vaasa airport by taxi or Uber. Also bus bus number 4<\/span><\/span><\/a> runs from the airport but departures are limited, please verify timetables before traveling.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Traveling to Vaasa by Train<\/h2>\n

Vaasa is well connected by train, with regular services from major Finnish cities such as Helsinki and Tampere. The train station is located in the city center, within walking distance of hotels, restaurants, and attractions. Train services in Finland are operated by\u00a0VR<\/strong>, the national railway company.<\/p>\n

Check train schedules\u00a0here<\/a>\u00a0or visit www.vr.fi\/en<\/p>\n

From the Vaasa railway station, it is approximately 1.9 km (about a 27-minute walk) to the Tervahovi building (University of Vaasa) and about 1.2 km (an 18-minute walk) to the Academill building (\u00c5bo Akademi University, Vaasa campus). These are the estimated times according to Google Maps.<\/p>\n

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Traveling to Vaasa by Ferry<\/h2>\n

The ferry runs from Ume\u00e5, Sweden to Vaasa with a scenic route between Finland and Sweden. The port of Ume\u00e5 is located in Holmsund, approximately 20 kilometers south from Ume\u00e5 on the E12 highway.\u00a0 The Vaasa terminal is located on Vaskiluoto island, which is approximately 4 kilometers west from the city center of Vaasa. Check ferry schedules here<\/a> or visit https:\/\/www.wasaline.com\/en\/<\/p>\n

The ferry\u00a0<\/span>option<\/span>\u00a0allows you to arrive in Vaasa on\u00a0<\/span>the<\/span>\u00a0environmentally friendly passenger ship Aurora M \/ S\u00a0<\/span>Botnia<\/span>. Aurora\u00a0<\/span>Botnia<\/span>\u00a0has been awarded a Key Flag<\/span>\u00a0symbol for recognition of a product made in Finland<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Traveling to Vaasa by Bus or Car<\/h2>\n

Several bus companies operate routes to Vaasa from different parts of Finland. Long-distance buses arrive at the Vaasa Travel Centre, conveniently located near the city center, by the railway station<\/span><\/span>. Bus travel offers an affordable and comfortable way to reach Vaasa.<\/p>\n

Check bus schedules from Onnibus<\/a> or from Matkahuolto<\/a> or visit www.onnibus.com\/ or https:\/\/www.matkahuolto.fi\/en<\/p>\n

From the Vaasa Travel Centre, it is approximately about 2.1 km (a 30-minute walk) to the Tervahovi building (University of Vaasa) and about 1.4 km (about a 20-minute walk) to the Academill building (\u00c5bo Akademi University, Vaasa campus). These are the estimated times according to Google Maps.<\/p>\n

In addition, Vaasa can easily be reached by car. The travel time from Helsinki to Vaasa is approximately 5 hours.<\/p>\n

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More Information about Traveling to Vaasa<\/h2>\n

More information on traveling to Vaasa can be found here.<\/a><\/p>\n

Tips for responsible and sustainable travel in Vaasa are conveniently linked\u00a0<\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Getting Around in Vaasa<\/h2>\n

Vaasa is a very walkable city, and i<\/span>t is easy to reach\u00a0<\/span>many<\/span>\u00a0destinations\u00a0<\/span>in\u00a0the city<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>on foot\u00a0including the conference venues and\u00a0<\/span>other points of interest\u00a0during\u00a0your leisure time<\/span><\/a>. Also, some hotels have e-bikes that they rent out and traditional bicycles that they borrow.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need public transportation, check schedules and routes of the\u00a0<\/span>Lifti\u00a0line<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>Buses in the city of Vaasa have a convenient ticket purchase system that allows travellers to buy a single ticket\u00a0inside the bus\u00a0with\u00a0<\/span>debit card<\/span><\/a>\/mobile phone<\/span>,\u00a0cash, or tickets\u00a0purchased\u00a0in\u00a0Waltti\u00a0app\u00a0(select\u00a0zone A).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The app\u00a0<\/span>Waltti\u00a0Mobile<\/span><\/a>\u00a0can be used to\u00a0check\u00a0routes,\u00a0schedules\u00a0and real-time bus arrivals. Single trip tickets and day tickets can also be bought on the app.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

E-scooter services provided by\u00a0Dott\u00a0and Ryde apps are\u00a0operating\u00a0in Vaasa.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you need private transportation such as a taxi, check\u00a0<\/span>Taxi Vaasa<\/span><\/a>.<\/span> Also, Uber operates in Vaasa.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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