The distance between Mikkeli and Kotka is around 159km (99 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Mikkeli to Kotka by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kotka → Mikkeli if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama.
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There are several options for getting from Mikkeli to Kotka by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 1h 50m.
The distance between Mikkeli and Kotka is around 159km (99 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Mikkeli and Kotka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Mikkeli to Kotka is to take the train which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).
The cheapest way to travel between Mikkeli and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Mikkeli and Kotka. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Mikkeli to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 1h 50m.
Finnish Railways (VR) run train services between Mikkeli and Kotka. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Mikkeli and Kotka. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama. instead which will take 1h 50m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Mikkeli to Kotka. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama. instead which will take 1h 50m.
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 Mikkeli and Kotka. The distance is around 159km (99 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Mikkeli to Kotka is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 50m | €29($29) | 4 times a day | 163km (101 miles) |
Train via Kouvola | 2hrs | €29($29) | twice daily | 160km (100 miles) |
Drive | 2hrs | €23($23) | on demand | 159km (99 miles) |
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The following major airports near Kotka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.