How to travel from Kokkola to Kotka, Finland

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.

6 routes found

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 KotkaKokkola if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

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Train via Tikkurila

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €88($88)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to 7 and then to T.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kokkola and Kotka

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kokkola and Kotka

Transport options from Kokkola to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus
3h 30m
€170($170)
hourly551km (342 miles)
Train via Tikkurila + 1 similar
6h 10m
€88($88)
4 times a day657km (408 miles)
Train6h 25m
€84($84)
once a week687km (427 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 40m
€20($20)
once daily530km (329 miles)
Bus via Tampere9h 55m
€27($27)
twice a week593km (369 miles)
Drive
6h 5m
€69($69)
on demand486km (302 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