How to travel from Kuusamo to Kotka, Finland

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.

6 routes found

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 KotkaKuusamo if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Kuusamo (KAO) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to T then 7 and then to T.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus to Tulo, train

Take the bus to Tulo then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.

  • Duration8h 50m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €67($67)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration8h 60m
  • Distance734km (456 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kuusamo and Kotka

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Kuusamo and Kotka

Transport options from Kuusamo to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
4h 45m
€200($200)
twice daily880km (547 miles)
Bus
11h 45m
€23($23)
twice daily851km (529 miles)
Bus to Tulo, train + 2 similar
8h 50m
€67($67)
6 times a week731km (454 miles)
Bus and Train9h 35m
€67($67)
6 times a week731km (454 miles)
Bus to Kajaani matkakeskus T, train9h 40m
€110($110)
5 times a week732km (455 miles)
Drive
8h 60m
€155($155)
on demand734km (456 miles)

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Airports near Kotka

The following major airports near Kotka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.

HEL
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
International Airport
Distance
110km (68 miles) from Kotka
TMP
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
International Airport
Distance
209km (130 miles) from Kotka
TKU
Turku Airport (TKU)
International Airport
Distance
256km (159 miles) from Kotka