How to travel from Riihimäki to Kotka, Finland

The distance between Riihimäki and Kotka is around 158km (98 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Riihimäki to Kotka by train, bus 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 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €29($29)
Operated by

Finnish Railways (VR)

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Bus

Take the bus to Helsinki Kamppi and then to T.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Kotka.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Distance158km (98 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Riihimäki and Kotka

There are several options for getting from Riihimäki to Kotka by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €19 ($19) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €29 ($29).

The distance between Riihimäki and Kotka is around 158km (98 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 122km (76 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Riihimäki and Kotka by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Riihimäki to Kotka is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €29 ($29).

The cheapest way to travel between Riihimäki and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €19 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Riihimäki and Kotka. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Riihimäki to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Kouvola. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

Finnish Railways (VR) and Helsingin seudun liikenne run train services between Riihimäki and Kotka. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 1h 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 Riihimäki and Kotka. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Riihimäki to Kotka. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Helsinki Kamppi. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

Paunu Express Bus, Onni Bus and Bus Travel Oy Reissu Ruoti run regular bus services between Riihimäki and Kotka. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Riihimäki to Kotka. We recommend that you take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama. instead which will take 1h 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 Riihimäki and Kotka. The distance is around 158km (98 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Riihimäki to Kotka is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €29 ($29).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Riihimäki and Kotka

Transport options from Riihimäki to Kotka
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 55m
€29($29)
twice a week170km (105 miles)
Train via Lahti2h 35m
€30($30)
4 times a day170km (105 miles)
Train via Helsinki3h 25m
€42($42)
once a week285km (177 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€19($19)
every 20 mins202km (126 miles)
Drive
1h 55m
€23($23)
on demand158km (98 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