How to travel from Kilpisjärvi to Kokkola, Finland

The distance between Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola is around 748km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Kilpisjärvi to Kokkola by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out KokkolaKilpisjärvi if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Tromsø, Fly

Take the bus to Tromsø then fly from Tromso (TOS) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK).

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €345($345)
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Bus

Take the bus to T and then to linja-autoasema.

  • Duration13h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Bus to Muonio SEO, train

Take the bus to Muonio SEO and then to Rautatieasema then take the train to Oulu and then to Kokkola.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
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Drive

Drive to Kokkola.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance786km (489 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola

There are several options for getting from Kilpisjärvi to Kokkola by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €95 ($95) and will take around 13h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €345 ($345).

The distance between Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola is around 748km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 588km (365 miles)

It takes around 10h 20m to get from Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kilpisjärvi to Kokkola is to take the bus and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx €345 ($345).

The cheapest way to travel between Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €95 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola. We recommend that you take the bus to Tromsø then fly from Tromso (TOS) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK). instead which will take 6h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola. It typically takes around 13h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kilpisjärvi to Kokkola. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 15m.

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy, Pohjolan Matka, Onni Bus and Oulaisten Liikenne Oy run regular bus services between Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kilpisjärvi to Kokkola. We recommend that you take the bus to Muonio SEO then Kukkakauppa and then to Kemi Lentoasema then fly from Kemi (KEM) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK). instead which will take 7h 50m.

The closest major airport to Kokkola is Vaasa Airport (VAA) (VAA) which is approximately 112km (69 miles) from Kokkola. Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) and Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) 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 Kilpisjärvi and Kokkola. The distance is around 786km (489 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kilpisjärvi to Kokkola is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 20m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Transport options from Kilpisjärvi to Kokkola
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Tromsø, Fly + 2 similar
6h 10m
€345($345)
once daily1,662km (1,033 miles)
Bus to Lentoasema, Fly7h 5m
€280($280)
once daily1,504km (934 miles)
Bus and Plane7h 50m
€170($170)
5 times a week748km (465 miles)
Bus
13h 15m
€95($95)
once daily852km (529 miles)
Bus to Muonio SEO, train + 2 similar
9h 45m
€95($95)
4 times a week770km (479 miles)
Bus and Train10h 20m
€115($115)
once daily836km (519 miles)
Bus to Muonio, train11h 40m
€120($120)
once daily848km (527 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€130($130)
on demand786km (489 miles)

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Airports near Kokkola

The following major airports near Kokkola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

VAA
Vaasa Airport (VAA)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (69 miles) from Kokkola
OUL
Oulu Airport (OUL)
International Airport
Distance
162km (101 miles) from Kokkola
KUO
Kuopio Airport (KUO)
International Airport
Distance
249km (155 miles) from Kokkola