The distance between Kotka and Vaasa is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Kotka to Vaasa 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 Vaasa → Kotka if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Vaasa (VAA).
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Take the train to Kouvola then Tampere and then to Vaasa.
Finnish Railways (VR)
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Take the bus to Helsinki Kamppi and then to Vaasa.
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There are several options for getting from Kotka to Vaasa by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €25 ($25) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).
The distance between Kotka and Vaasa is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (251 miles)
It takes around 5h 15m to get from Kotka and Vaasa by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kotka to Vaasa is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Kotka and Vaasa, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €25 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Kotka and Vaasa. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Kotka to Vaasa. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola and Tikkurila. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.
Finnish Railways (VR) and Helsingin seudun liikenne run train services between Kotka and Vaasa. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Vaasa. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kotka to Vaasa. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Helsinki Kamppi. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.
Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kotka and Vaasa. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kotka to Vaasa. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Tikkurila then fly from Helsinki (HEL) to Vaasa (VAA). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Vaasa is Vaasa Airport (VAA) (VAA) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Vaasa. Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP) (TMP) and Oulu Airport (OUL) (OUL) 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 Vaasa. The distance is around 539km (335 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kotka to Vaasa is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3h 30m | €140($140) | every 2 hours | 569km (354 miles) |
Train via Kouvola + 1 similar | 5h 10m | €83($83) | once a week | 513km (319 miles) |
Train | 5h 15m | €95($95) | every 4 hours | 598km (372 miles) |
Bus | 9h 10m | €25($25) | twice daily | 634km (394 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | €77($77) | on demand | 539km (335 miles) |
Finnish Railways (VR)
Helsingin seudun liikenne
Finnair
INKERI LINE
Onni Bus
The following major airports near Vaasa offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.