How to travel from Kotka to Kilpisjärvi, Finland
The distance between Kotka and Kilpisjärvi is around 1,169km (727 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 5m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Kotka to Kilpisjärvi by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kilpisjärvi → Kotka if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Kouvola, plane and bus
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi.
- Duration8h 5m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical cost€405($405)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lahti then take the bus to Kilpisjärvi.
- Duration19h 15m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kotka and Kilpisjärvi
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kotka to Kilpisjärvi by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 10h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 8h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($405).
The distance between Kotka and Kilpisjärvi is around 1,169km (727 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 996km (619 miles)
It takes around 9h 40m to get from Kotka and Kilpisjärvi by train, plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kotka to Kilpisjärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 8h 5m and will set you back approx €405 ($405).
The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Kilpisjärvi, if you exclude driving, is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kotka and Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi. instead which will take 8h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kotka and Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Tromso (TOS) then take the bus to Skibotn and then to Kilpisjärvi. instead which will take 8h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kotka to Kilpisjärvi. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kittila (KTT) then take the bus to Retkeilykeskus piha. instead which will take 9h 40m.
The closest major airport to Kilpisjärvi is Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) which is approximately 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi. Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) and Rovaniemi Airport (RVN) (RVN) 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 Kotka and Kilpisjärvi. The distance is around 1,169km (727 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Kilpisjärvi is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 9h 40m and will usually cost around €290 ($290).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kotka and Kilpisjärvi
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Kouvola, plane and bus + 3 similar | 8h 5m | €405($405) | once daily | 1,460km (907 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 9h 40m | €290($290) | once daily | 1,302km (809 miles) |
| Train to Kouvola, plane and bus | 10h 20m | €115($115) | once daily | 1,343km (834 miles) |
| Train to Kouvola, plane and bus | 10h 35m | €245($245) | twice daily | 1,342km (834 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 19h 15m | €180($180) | twice a week | 1,272km (790 miles) |
| Train to Kouvola, bus | 20h 25m | €150($150) | twice a week | 1,430km (888 miles) |
Drive | 14h 40m | €195($195) | on demand | 1,169km (727 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kotka and Kilpisjärvi
Bus companies
Onni Bus
J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy
The Arctic Route
Uusitalo Pekka Utria
Liikenne Rundgren Oy
Airlines
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Train operators
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Airports near Kilpisjärvi
The following major airports near Kilpisjärvi offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Kittila Airport (KTT)
- Distance
- 224km (139 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
- Distance
- 270km (168 miles) from Kilpisjärvi
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
- Distance
- 348km (216 miles) from Kilpisjärvi