The distance between Kemi and Kotka is around 687km (427 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Kemi to Kotka by plane, 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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Fly from Kemi (KEM) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T.
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Take the train to Kuopio then Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama.
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Take the bus to Viikki and then to T.
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There are several options for getting from Kemi to Kotka by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €27 ($27) and will take around 11h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €135 ($135).
The distance between Kemi and Kotka is around 687km (427 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 598km (371 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Kemi and Kotka by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Kemi and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €27 ($27) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kemi and Kotka. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kemi to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kuopio and Kouvola. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kemi and Kotka. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 9hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kemi and Kotka. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kemi to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Viikki. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kemi and Kotka. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemi to Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Kemi-Tornio to Helsinki then take the bus to T. 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 Kemi and Kotka. The distance is around 687km (427 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly to Helsinki (HEL), Bus + 2 similar | 3h 45m | €135($135) | hourly | 755km (469 miles) |
Plane and Bus | 3h 50m | €40($40) | twice daily | 755km (469 miles) |
Train, Plane and Bus | 4h 50m | €120($120) | every 4 hours | 775km (481 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 9hrs | €100($100) | twice daily | 764km (475 miles) |
Train via Oulu | 9h 30m | €100($100) | twice daily | 762km (474 miles) |
Train via Oulu | 17h 30m | €90($90) | once a week | 767km (476 miles) |
Bus | 11h 15m | €27($27) | every 20 mins | 838km (521 miles) |
Drive | 8h 25m | €100($100) | on demand | 687km (427 miles) |
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Norwegian Air International
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Finnish Railways (VR)
The following major airports near Kotka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.