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.
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.
👋 Also check out Kotka → Joensuu if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Fly from Joensuu (JOE) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.
Multiple operators
Take the train to Imatra then take the bus to Karhula linja-autoasema.
Multiple operators
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 45m | €58($58) | every 3 hours | 361km (224 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 50m | €170($170) | every 2 hours | 577km (359 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 20m | €34($34) | 4 times a week | 363km (226 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €49($49) | on demand | 342km (213 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
FlexFlight ApS
INKERI LINE
The following major airports near Kotka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.