The distance between Kotka and Pori is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kotka to Pori by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Pori (POR).
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Take the bus to Porvoonkatu and then to T.
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Take the train to Kouvola, Tikkurila then Tampere and then to Pori.
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There are several options for getting from Kotka to Pori by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 5h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).
The distance between Kotka and Pori is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Kotka and Pori by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kotka to Pori is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Pori, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kotka and Pori. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kotka to Pori. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola, Tikkurila and Tampere. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Helsingin seudun liikenne run train services between Kotka and Pori. Trains depart twice daily 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 Pori. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 2 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kotka to Pori. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 30-35. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
Onni Bus and Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti run regular bus services between Kotka and Pori. Buses run every 2 hours and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kotka to Pori. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Pori (POR). instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Pori is Pori Airport (POR) (POR) which is approximately 2km (1 miles) from Pori. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Kotka and Pori. The distance is around 405km (252 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Pori is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €15 ($15).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 35m | €150($150) | twice daily | 422km (262 miles) |
Bus via Porvoonkatu + 1 similar | 5h 60m | €14($14) | 5 times a week | 381km (237 miles) |
Bus | 6hrs | €15($15) | every 2 hours | 383km (238 miles) |
Train | 6hrs | €74($74) | twice daily | 497km (309 miles) |
Drive | 4h 15m | €86($86) | on demand | 405km (252 miles) |
Onni Bus
Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti
Finnish Railways (VR)
FlexFlight ApS
The following major airports near Pori offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.