How to travel from Levi to Kotka, Finland

The distance between Levi and Kotka is around 973km (604 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Levi to Kotka by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Kittila (KTT) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lahti and then to T.

  • Duration15h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Rautatieasema then take the train to Helsinki and then to Kotka.

  • Duration19h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration12h 5m
  • Distance973km (604 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Levi and Kotka

There are several options for getting from Levi to Kotka by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 22h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Levi and Kotka is around 973km (604 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 820km (509 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Levi and Kotka by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 12h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Levi to Kotka is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Levi and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Levi and Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Kittila (KTT) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Levi and Kotka. It typically takes around 15h 55m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Levi to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lahti. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 15h 55m.

J.M. Eskelisen Lapin Linjat Oy and Onni Bus run regular bus services between Levi and Kotka. Buses run once a week and take around 15h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Levi to Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Kittila (KTT) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the bus to T. instead which will take 3h 55m.

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 Levi and Kotka. The distance is around 973km (604 miles) by road and it will take around 12h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Levi to Kotka is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Levi and Kotka

Transport options from Levi to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
€255($255)
twice daily975km (606 miles)
Bus and Plane5h 50m
€185($185)
once a week1,014km (630 miles)
Bus
15h 55m
€135($135)
once a week1,022km (635 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
19h 55m
€160($160)
once a week1,300km (808 miles)
Bus to T, Train22h 45m
€135($135)
once a week1,058km (657 miles)
Drive
12h 5m
€140($140)
on demand973km (604 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