How to travel from Kotka to Parkano, Finland
The distance between Kotka and Parkano is around 331km (205 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Kotka to Parkano by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Parkano → Kotka if you're planning a return trip.
Bus
Take the bus to T and then to Pahkalantie P.
- Duration5h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€14($14)
Onni Bus
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kotka and Parkano
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kotka to Parkano by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Kotka and Parkano is around 331km (205 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 271km (168 miles)
It takes around 5h 10m to get from Kotka and Parkano by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kotka to Parkano is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Parkano, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kotka and Parkano. We recommend that you drive to Parkano. instead which will take 4hrs.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kotka and Parkano. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kotka to Parkano. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
Onni Bus and Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti run regular bus services between Kotka and Parkano. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kotka to Parkano. We recommend that you take the bus to T and then to Pahkalantie P. instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Parkano is Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) which is approximately 73km (45 miles) from Parkano. Pori Airport (POR) (POR) and Vaasa Airport (VAA) (VAA) 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 Parkano. The distance is around 384km (238 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Parkano is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 10m and will usually cost around €14 ($14).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kotka and Parkano
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus + 2 similar | 5h 10m | €14($14) | once daily | 331km (205 miles) |
| Bus via Kangasala | 5h 35m | €20($20) | once daily | 332km (207 miles) |
| Bus via 30-35 | 5h 45m | €16($16) | once daily | 395km (245 miles) |
Drive | 4hrs | €55($55) | on demand | 384km (238 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kotka and Parkano
Bus companies
Onni Bus
Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti
Airports near Parkano
The following major airports near Parkano offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 73km (45 miles) from Parkano
Pori Airport (POR)
- Distance
- 89km (55 miles) from Parkano
Vaasa Airport (VAA)
- Distance
- 132km (82 miles) from Parkano