How to travel from Mikkeli to Kotka, Finland

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.

3 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance159km (99 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Mikkeli and Kotka

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Mikkeli to Kotka

Compare travel optionsbetween Mikkeli and Kotka

Transport options from Mikkeli to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 50m
€29($29)
4 times a day163km (101 miles)
Train via Kouvola2hrs
€29($29)
twice daily160km (100 miles)
Drive
2hrs
€23($23)
on demand159km (99 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