The average train between Kotka and Kuopio takes 5h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Kotka to Kuopio. 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 4 times a day between Kotka and Kuopio. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kotka is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Kuopio at 10:12 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Kuopio. However, there are services departing from Kotka station and arriving at Kuopio station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
Kotka to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka station.
Kotka to Kuopio train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kuopio station.
Book your Kotka to Kuopio train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kotka and Kuopio is 272.5 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Kotka to Kuopio via Kouvola in around 4h 24m.