How to travel from Saariselkä to Kotka, Finland
The distance between Saariselkä and Kotka is around 1,061km (659 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Saariselkä to Kotka by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Kotka → Saariselkä if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ivalo to Helsinki then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Train
Take the bus to Rovaniemi Rautatieasema then take the train to Iisalmi then Kouvola and then to Kotkan Satama.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saariselkä and Kotka
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saariselkä to Kotka by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 4h 30m.
The distance between Saariselkä and Kotka is around 1,061km (659 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 885km (550 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Saariselkä and Kotka by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saariselkä to Kotka is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Saariselkä and Kotka, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Saariselkä and Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Ivalo to Helsinki then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saariselkä and Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Ivalo to Helsinki then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saariselkä to Kotka. We recommend that you fly from Ivalo to Helsinki then take the train to Kouvola and then to Kotka. instead which will take 4h 30m.
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 Saariselkä and Kotka. The distance is around 1,061km (659 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saariselkä to Kotka is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saariselkä and Kotka
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €120($120) | 6 times a week | 1,163km (723 miles) |
| Fly to Helsinki (HEL), train | 4h 40m | €250($250) | once daily | 1,163km (722 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 8hrs | €175($175) | 6 times a week | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 14h 5m | €140($140) | once daily | 1,131km (703 miles) |
| Bus to Karasjok bussterminal, train | 24h 20m | €245($245) | 6 times a week | 1,477km (918 miles) |
Drive | 13hrs | €150($150) | on demand | 1,061km (659 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saariselkä and Kotka
Airlines
Norwegian Air Sweden Aoc
Finnair
Norwegian Air International
Bus companies
Liikenne O.Niemelä Oy
Onni Bus
Airports near Kotka
The following major airports near Kotka offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Finland and internationally.
Helsinki Airport (HEL)
- Distance
- 110km (68 miles) from Kotka
Tampere-Pirkkala Airport (TMP)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Kotka
Turku Airport (TKU)
- Distance
- 256km (159 miles) from Kotka