PGC Nordics 2026 – Free Bus Rides

IGDA Finland and Pocket Gamer want as many folks as possible to have a chance to take part in this event, regardless of location.

To make everything more accessible and convenient for our friends outside the Helsinki area, there are bus rides from hubs at certain spots around the country.

The buses, booked by the IGDA and paid for by Pocket Gamer, are completely free of charge – you just need to register and turn up! There is also a limited reimbursement option for those members who need to take alternative buses of their own planning (see below).

We have a strict limit of seats and ask that only those genuinely able to attend register ASAP (once live) to confirm your seat. 

Free buses will run from Jyväskylä/Lahti, Kotka/Porvoo, and Kouvola. Please see details below.

NOTE: THE BUS TICKET DOES NOT INCLUDE ENTRY TO THE CONFERENCE – you will need a conference ticket to get access to PG Connects Nordics and its partner events and fringe activity.

CURRENT SCHEDULE

Jyväskylä/Lahti

>> TO HELSINKI
Bus leaves from Jyväskylä to Lahti to Helsinki

October 20 at 05:30 from Jyväskylä Matkakeskus.

Stop at Lahti Matkakeskus: approx. 07:30

>> RETURN
Bus leaves from Helsinki back to Lahti/Jyväskylä:

October 21 at 17:00 (in front of the venue – more info from your IGDA bus host)

Kotka/Porvoo

>> TO HELSINKI
Bus leaves from Kotka to Porvoo to Helsinki:

October 20 at 07:00 from Kotka XAMK campus, Salakuljettajantie 4.

Stop at Porvoo Harabackankatu: approx. 08:00.

>> RETURN
Return bus leaves Helsinki back to Porvoo/Kotka:

October 21 at 17:30 (in front of the venue – more info from your IGDA bus host)

• Contacts: for Kotka it’s [email protected] & for Porvoo it’s [email protected]

Kouvola 

>> TO HELSINKI
Bus leaves October 20 at 07:00 from Meduusa-studio

>> RETURN
Return bus leaves Helsinki back to Kouvola

October 21 at 18:00 (in front of the venue – more info from your IGDA bus host)

Others (public transportation reimbursement up to €40)

• If you attended from Jyväskylä, Lahti, Kotka, Porvoo, or Kouvola, or if you live in the capital area, no reimbursement is available due to pre-paid buses and train or proximity to the event.
• Attendees from other Finnish cities can claim up to €40 for personal travel (PGC ticket/order number required). You must have booked this reimbursement ticket on Eventbrite to qualify.
• A reimbursement form will be emailed to you after the event. Submit it within two weeks (latest by October 31, 2026).
• Please note that this is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and may be withdrawn at any time.

Contact [email protected] with PGC-related queries.

Please note: This is subject to change and availability. The buses will take you to the conference on Tuesday morning and leave on Wednesday evening after the event. You will need to sort your own accommodation for the night in Helsinki; this is not included. Please see the Eventbrite ticket page for more information – read everything carefully – and be sure to check your ticket for confirmation. You can contact your local IGDA leader with queries about the buses, or contact PG Connects for queries regarding the conference.

PG CONNECTS NORDICS CONFERENCE TICKETS

This bus ticket DOES NOT include entry to the conference.

Don’t have a conference pass yet? Please register via the button below.

Finally, we have volunteering opportunities for anyone who would like to join our great team for a few days (while getting to see the conference). Sign up to help here.

Please address event queries to [email protected].