How to travel from Pori to Kotka, Finland

The distance between Pori and Kotka is around 381km (237 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Pori 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 KotkaPori if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Pori (POR) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time45min
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nokia, Tikkurila then Kouvola and then to Kotka.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to 30-35 and then to T.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €15($15)
Operated by

Onni Bus

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pori and Kotka

There are several options for getting from Pori to Kotka by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €140 ($140).

The distance between Pori and Kotka is around 381km (237 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 300km (186 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Pori and Kotka by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Pori to Kotka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €140 ($140).

The cheapest way to travel between Pori and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Pori and Kotka. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Pori to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nokia, Tampere, Tikkurila and Kouvola. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Finnish Railways (VR), Helsingin seudun liikenne and Fenniarail Oy run train services between Pori and Kotka. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Pori and Kotka. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Pori to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in 30-35. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Onni Bus and Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti run regular bus services between Pori and Kotka. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 6hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pori to Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Pori (POR) to Helsinki (HEL) then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka. instead which will take 3h 35m.

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 Pori and Kotka. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pori to Kotka is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €15 ($15).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Pori and Kotka

Transport options from Pori to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
3h 35m
€140($140)
every 20 mins422km (263 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€80($80)
every 20 mins497km (309 miles)
Train via Kouvola9h 45m
€56($56)
twice a week411km (255 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
6hrs
€15($15)
every 4 hours384km (238 miles)
Bus via 30-356h 15m
€9($9)
5 times a week388km (241 miles)
Drive
4h 15m
€81($81)
on demand381km (237 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