How to travel from Kokkola to Riihimäki, Finland

The distance between Kokkola and Riihimäki is around 403km (251 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Kokkola to Riihimäki by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
1
plane
+
train
+

Plane and Train

Fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Riihimäki.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

2
train
+
train
+

Train

Take the train to Tampere and then to Riihimäki.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

2 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Tampere and then to Riihimäki.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

4
car
+

Drive

Drive to Riihimäki.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Distance434km (270 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kokkola and Riihimäki

There are several options for getting from Kokkola to Riihimäki by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Kokkola and Riihimäki is around 403km (251 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 355km (221 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Kokkola and Riihimäki by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Kokkola to Riihimäki is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Kokkola and Riihimäki, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Kokkola and Riihimäki. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Kokkola and Riihimäki with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 30m.

Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Kokkola and Riihimäki. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Riihimäki. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Kokkola to Riihimäki. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Tampere and Linja-autoasema. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

Onni Bus and Paunu Express Bus run regular bus services between Kokkola and Riihimäki. Buses run twice a week and take around 6h 50m 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 Riihimäki. We recommend that you fly from Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Riihimäki. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Riihimäki is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Riihimäki. 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 Riihimäki. The distance is around 434km (270 miles) by road and it will take around 5hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kokkola to Riihimäki is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Kokkola to Riihimäki

Compare travel optionsbetween Kokkola and Riihimäki

Transport options from Kokkola to Riihimäki
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2hrs
€170($170)
hourly473km (294 miles)
Train + 2 similar
3h 20m
€53($53)
every 3 hours403km (251 miles)
Train to Hyvinkää4h 30m
€55($55)
once a week428km (266 miles)
Train to Riihimäki5h 30m
€50($50)
every 4 hours403km (251 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€33($33)
twice a week463km (288 miles)
Drive
5hrs
€62($62)
on demand434km (270 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kokkola and Riihimäki

Bus companies

Airlines

Airports near Riihimäki

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

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Riihimäki
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Riihimäki
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
139km (86 miles) from Riihimäki