How to travel from Jyväskylä to Kotka, Finland

The distance between Jyväskylä and Kotka is around 247km (154 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 Jyväskylä 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 KotkaJyväskylä if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Pieksämäki then Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Jyvaskyla (JYV) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Viikki and then to T.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated by

Onni Bus

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance247km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Jyväskylä and Kotka

There are several options for getting from Jyväskylä to Kotka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 4h 55m. 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 €35 ($35).

The distance between Jyväskylä and Kotka is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 207km (129 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Jyväskylä and Kotka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Jyväskylä to Kotka is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €35 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Jyväskylä and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Jyväskylä and Kotka. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Jyväskylä to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Pieksämäki and Kouvola. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Jyväskylä and Kotka. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Jyväskylä and Kotka. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Jyväskylä to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Viikki. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Onni Bus run regular bus services between Jyväskylä and Kotka. Buses run hourly and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Jyväskylä to Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Jyvaskyla (JYV) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Jyväskylä and Kotka. The distance is around 247km (154 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 Jyväskylä to Kotka is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

How do I get from Jyväskylä to Kotka

Compare travel optionsbetween Jyväskylä and Kotka

Transport options from Jyväskylä to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
€50($50)
4 times a day310km (193 miles)
Plane and Bus
3h 55m
€110($110)
hourly396km (246 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
€16($16)
hourly390km (242 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€35($35)
on demand247km (154 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