How to travel from Hanko to Kotka, Finland

The distance between Hanko and Kotka is around 267km (166 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hanko to Kotka by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Karjaa then Helsinki and then to Kotka.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Kamppi tulo and then to T.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €6($6)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance267km (166 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hanko and Kotka

There are several options for getting from Hanko to Kotka by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €6 ($6) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €38 ($38).

The distance between Hanko and Kotka is around 267km (166 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Hanko and Kotka by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hanko to Kotka is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €38 ($38).

The cheapest way to travel between Hanko and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €6 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hanko and Kotka. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Hanko to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karjaa and Helsinki. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Finnish Railways (VR) and Helsingin seudun liikenne run train services between Hanko and Kotka. Trains depart once a week and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Hanko and Kotka. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Hanko to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Kamppi tulo. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Oy Amper&Wikström Ab, Salon Tilausmatkat Oy, Onni Bus and Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti run regular bus services between Hanko and Kotka. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hanko to Kotka. We recommend that you take the bus to Kamppi tulo and then to T. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Kotka is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 110km (68 miles) from Kotka. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Turku Airport (TKU) (TKU) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hanko and Kotka. The distance is around 267km (166 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hanko to Kotka is to take the bus which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €6 ($6).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hanko and Kotka

Transport options from Hanko to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
4hrs
€55($55)
once a week346km (215 miles)
Train via Karjaa4h 10m
€59($59)
4 times a day340km (211 miles)
Bus
4h 10m
€6($6)
5 times a week269km (167 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€38($38)
on demand267km (166 miles)

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Airports near Kotka

The following major airports near Kotka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Kotka
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Kotka
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Kotka