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Kotka (Station) to Helsinki trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kotka (Station) and Helsinki takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kotka (Station) to Helsinki. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 30m
Duration
214 km
Distance
€34
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Kotka to Kouvolatrain train O
  2. Take the train from Kouvola to Helsinkitrain train Z / ...
3h 22m
€29–46

Kotka (Station) to Helsinki train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Kotka (Station) and Helsinki. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kotka (Station) is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Helsinki at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)3h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 54m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)3h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)3h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 54m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 12m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)3h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)3h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)3h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 54m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 34m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)3h 48m • 1 change

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    Finnish Railways (VR)Finnish Railways (VR)2h 54m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kotka (Station) to Helsinki? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Kotka (Station) to Helsinki.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 213.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Kotka (Station), Kymenlaakso, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?

You can take a train from Kotka to Helsinki via Kouvola in around 3h 22m.

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