The average train between Helsinki Central Station and Kotka takes 3h 23m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Helsinki Central Station to Kotka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Helsinki Central Station and Kotka. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Helsinki Central Station is at 6:29 PM which arrives into Kotka at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Central Station to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Helsinki Central Station station and arriving at Kotka station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 23m.
Helsinki Central Station to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
Helsinki Central Station to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kotkan satama station.
Book your Helsinki Central Station to Kotka train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Helsinki Central Station and Kotka is 115.1 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Helsinki to Kotkan satama via Kouvola in around 3h 9m.