The average train between Kotka and Helsinki Central Station takes 4h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Kotka to Helsinki Central Station. 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 5 times a day between Kotka and Helsinki Central Station. 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 Central Station at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Helsinki Central Station. However, there are services departing from Kotka station and arriving at Helsinki Central Station station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 6m.
Kotka to Helsinki Central Station train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotkan satama station.
Kotka to Helsinki Central Station train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Helsinki station.
Book your Kotka to Helsinki Central Station train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kotka and Helsinki Central Station is 115.1 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Kotkan satama to Helsinki via Kouvola in around 3h 8m.