The average train between Kotka (Station) and Helsinki takes 3h 49m 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.
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 7:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kotka (Station) to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Kotka (Station) station and arriving at Helsinki station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 49m.
Kotka (Station) to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka station.
Kotka (Station) to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.
Book your Kotka (Station) to Helsinki train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kotka (Station) and Helsinki is 114.5 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Kotka to Helsinki via Kouvola in around 3h 3m.