How to travel from Joensuu to Kotka, Finland

The distance between Joensuu and Kotka is around 342km (213 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Joensuu to Kotka by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Kouvola and then to Kotka.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €58($58)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Plane and Train

Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Imatra then take the bus to Karhula linja-autoasema.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance342km (213 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Joensuu and Kotka

There are several options for getting from Joensuu to Kotka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €58 ($58).

The distance between Joensuu and Kotka is around 342km (213 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Joensuu and Kotka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Joensuu to Kotka is to take the train which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €58 ($58).

The cheapest way to travel between Joensuu and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Joensuu and Kotka. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Joensuu to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 45m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Joensuu and Kotka. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 45m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Joensuu and Kotka. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka. instead which will take 3h 45m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Joensuu to Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka. instead which will take 3h 50m.

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 Joensuu and Kotka. The distance is around 342km (213 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Joensuu to Kotka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €58 ($58).

How do I get from Joensuu to Kotka

Compare travel optionsbetween Joensuu and Kotka

Transport options from Joensuu to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 45m
€58($58)
every 3 hours361km (224 miles)
Plane and Train
3h 50m
€170($170)
every 2 hours577km (359 miles)
Train and Bus
5h 20m
€34($34)
4 times a week363km (226 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€49($49)
on demand342km (213 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