The distance between Kokkola and Kotka is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kokkola 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 → Kokkola if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T.
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Take the train to Tikkurila then Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama.
Finnish Railways (VR)
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Take the bus to 7 and then to T.
Onni Bus
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There are several options for getting from Kokkola to Kotka by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).
The distance between Kokkola and Kotka is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (263 miles)
It takes around 6h 25m to get from Kokkola and Kotka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kokkola to Kotka is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Kokkola and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kokkola and Kotka. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs once a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kokkola to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Helsinki. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Helsingin seudun liikenne run train services between Kokkola and Kotka. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 25m, 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 Kokkola and Kotka. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kokkola to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 7. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kokkola and Kotka. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kokkola to Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kokkola and Kotka. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kokkola to Kotka is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €84 ($84).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Bus | 3h 30m | €170($170) | hourly | 551km (342 miles) |
Train via Tikkurila + 1 similar | 6h 10m | €88($88) | 4 times a day | 657km (408 miles) |
Train | 6h 25m | €84($84) | once a week | 687km (427 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €20($20) | once daily | 530km (329 miles) |
Bus via Tampere | 9h 55m | €27($27) | twice a week | 593km (369 miles) |
Drive | 6h 5m | €69($69) | on demand | 486km (302 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Onni Bus
FlexFlight ApS
The following major airports near Kotka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.