How to travel from Kotka to Saariselkä, Finland
The distance between Kotka and Saariselkä is around 1,060km (659 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kotka to Saariselkä 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 Saariselkä → Kotka if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Ivalo.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Kouvola then Iisalmi and then to Rovaniemi then take the bus to Saariselkä Holiday Club.
- Duration14h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kotka and Saariselkä
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Kotka to Saariselkä by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 3h 55m.
The distance between Kotka and Saariselkä is around 1,060km (659 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 885km (550 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Kotka and Saariselkä by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kotka to Saariselkä is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Saariselkä, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Kotka and Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Ivalo. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kotka and Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Ivalo. instead which will take 3h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kotka to Saariselkä. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki to Ivalo. instead which will take 3h 55m.
The closest major airport to Saariselkä is Ivalo Airport (IVL) (IVL) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä. Kittila Airport (KTT) (KTT) 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 Saariselkä. The distance is around 1,060km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Saariselkä is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Kotka and Saariselkä
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 55m | €120($120) | 6 times a week | 1,164km (723 miles) |
| Train to Kouvola, plane | 4h 10m | €250($250) | once daily | 1,164km (723 miles) |
| Train, Plane and Bus | 6h 25m | €175($175) | 6 times a week | 1,159km (720 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 14h 40m | €140($140) | once daily | 1,145km (712 miles) |
| Train to Lahti, bus | 24hrs | €245($245) | once a week | 1,479km (919 miles) |
Drive | 13hrs | €150($150) | on demand | 1,060km (659 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Kotka and Saariselkä
Airlines
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Train operators
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Bus companies
Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
Onni Bus
Airports near Saariselkä
The following major airports near Saariselkä offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Ivalo Airport (IVL)
- Distance
- 21km (13 miles) from Saariselkä
Kittila Airport (KTT)
- Distance
- 133km (83 miles) from Saariselkä
Rovaniemi Airport (RVN)
- Distance
- 218km (135 miles) from Saariselkä