The average train between Kotka and Helsinki takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Kotka 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 and Helsinki. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kotka is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Helsinki at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Kotka Satama station and arriving at Helsinki station via Kouvola station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Kotka to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka Satama station.
Kotka to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.
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The distance between Kotka and Helsinki is 115.5 km. The road distance is 132 km.
You can take a train from Kotka Satama to Helsinki via Kouvola in around 3h 24m.