The distance between Kuusamo and Kotka is around 731km (454 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Kuusamo to Kotka by bus, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kotka → Kuusamo if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.
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Take the bus to T then 7 and then to T.
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Take the bus to Tulo then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.
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There are several options for getting from Kuusamo to Kotka by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).
The distance between Kuusamo and Kotka is around 731km (454 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)
It takes around 9h 35m to get from Kuusamo and Kotka by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Kuusamo to Kotka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Kuusamo and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Kuusamo and Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Kuusamo and Kotka. It typically takes around 11h 45m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Kuusamo to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in T and 7. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 45m.
Pohjolan Matka and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Kuusamo and Kotka. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kuusamo to Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Kotka is Helsinki Airport (HEL) (HEL) which is approximately 110km (68 miles) from Kotka. 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 Kuusamo and Kotka. The distance is around 734km (456 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kuusamo to Kotka is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 35m and will usually cost around €67 ($67).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train | 4h 45m | €200($200) | twice daily | 880km (547 miles) |
Bus | 11h 45m | €23($23) | twice daily | 851km (529 miles) |
Bus to Tulo, train + 2 similar | 8h 50m | €67($67) | 6 times a week | 731km (454 miles) |
Bus and Train | 9h 35m | €67($67) | 6 times a week | 731km (454 miles) |
Bus to Kajaani matkakeskus T, train | 9h 40m | €110($110) | 5 times a week | 732km (455 miles) |
Drive | 8h 60m | €155($155) | on demand | 734km (456 miles) |
Pohjolan Matka
Pohjolan Turistiauto Oy
Onni Bus
Finnish Railways (VR)
Höyryveturimatkat 1009 Oy
Finnair
The following major airports near Kotka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.