How to travel from Kemijärvi to Kotka, Finland

The distance between Kemijärvi and Kotka is around 873km (542 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kemijärvi to Kotka by bus, plane, 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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Bus and Plane

Take the bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €145($145)
Operated by

Multiple operators

4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Kotolahti.

  • Duration23h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Tikkurila then take the bus to T.

  • Duration15h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Distance873km (542 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kemijärvi and Kotka

There are several options for getting from Kemijärvi to Kotka by bus, plane, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then fly which costs around €5 ($5) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €145 ($145).

The distance between Kemijärvi and Kotka is around 873km (542 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 695km (432 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Kemijärvi and Kotka by bus and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kemijärvi to Kotka is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €145 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Kemijärvi and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then fly which will typically cost around €5 ($5) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kemijärvi and Kotka. It typically takes around 23h 35m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kemijärvi and Kotka with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 23h 35m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kemijärvi and Kotka. Trains depart once a week and will take around 23h 35m, 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 Kemijärvi and Kotka. We recommend that you take the bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T. instead which will take 4h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kemijärvi to Kotka. We recommend that you take the bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema then fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Kemijärvi and Kotka. The distance is around 873km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kemijärvi to Kotka is to take the bus and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).

How do I get from Kemijärvi to Kotka

Compare travel optionsbetween Kemijärvi and Kotka

Transport options from Kemijärvi to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus and Plane + 4 similar
4h 30m
€145($145)
5 times a week917km (570 miles)
Bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema, plane5hrs
€5($5)
5 times a week921km (572 miles)
Bus to Rovaniemen lentoasema, plane and train5hrs
€38($38)
5 times a week984km (611 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 30m
€34($34)
once a week1,016km (631 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6hrs
€165($165)
once a week943km (586 miles)
Train
23h 35m
€110($110)
once a week955km (593 miles)
Train and Bus
15h 20m
€120($120)
twice daily1,081km (672 miles)
Drive
10h 45m
€125($125)
on demand873km (542 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