The distance between Kotka and Lappeenranta is around 111km (69 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kotka to Lappeenranta by 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 Lappeenranta → Kotka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Lappeenranta.
Finnish Railways (VR)
Take the bus to LA-asema Hamina and then to Koulukatu 9.
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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There are several options for getting from Kotka to Lappeenranta by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 2h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €26 ($26).
The distance between Kotka and Lappeenranta is around 111km (69 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 94km (58 miles)
It takes around 1h 25m to get from Kotka and Lappeenranta by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kotka to Lappeenranta is to take the train which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx €26 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Lappeenranta, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kotka and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kotka to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1h 25m.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy run train services between Kotka and Lappeenranta. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 1h 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 Kotka and Lappeenranta. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kotka to Lappeenranta. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in LA-asema Hamina. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
Oy Pohjolan liikenne Ab, Kymen Charterline Oy, Soisalon Liikenne Oy and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kotka and Lappeenranta. Buses run twice a week and take around 2h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kotka to Lappeenranta. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Lappeenranta. instead which will take 1h 25m.
The closest major airport to Lappeenranta is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 194km (120 miles) from Lappeenranta. Kuopio Airport (KUO) (KUO) and Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) 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 Lappeenranta. The distance is around 111km (69 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Lappeenranta is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €26 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 25m | €26($26) | twice daily | 136km (85 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 2h 10m | €22($22) | twice a week | 116km (72 miles) |
Bus to Lappeenranta | 2h 25m | €9($9) | 5 times a week | 114km (71 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | €24($24) | on demand | 111km (69 miles) |
Oy Pohjolan liikenne Ab
Kymen Charterline Oy
Soisalon Liikenne Oy
Onni Bus
Finnish Railways (VR)
Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy
The following major airports near Lappeenranta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.