The distance between Kotka and Kokkola is around 485km (301 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kotka to Kokkola 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 Kokkola → Kotka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK).
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Take the train to Kouvola then Tikkurila and then to Kokkola.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to 7 and then to linja-autoasema.
Onni Bus
There are several options for getting from Kotka to Kokkola 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 take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Kotka and Kokkola is around 485km (301 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 424km (263 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Kotka and Kokkola by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kotka to Kokkola is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Kokkola, 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 Kotka and Kokkola. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kotka to Kokkola. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola and Tikkurila. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Helsingin seudun liikenne run train services between Kotka and Kokkola. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6hrs, 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 Kotka and Kokkola. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kotka to Kokkola. 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 Kotka and Kokkola. 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 Kotka to Kokkola. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Kokkola/Pietarsaari (KOK). instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kotka and Kokkola. The distance is around 485km (301 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Kokkola is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €88 ($88).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 50m | €195($195) | every 20 mins | 618km (384 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €88($88) | every 20 mins | 657km (408 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | €20($20) | once daily | 531km (330 miles) |
Drive | 6hrs | €69($69) | on demand | 485km (301 miles) |
Onni Bus
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Finnish Railways (VR)
FlexFlight ApS
The following major airports near Kokkola offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.