The average train between Kotka and Lapland takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Kotka to Lapland. 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 Lapland. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kotka is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Lapland at 4:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Kouvola and take an average of 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Kotka to Lapland? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Lapland. However, there are services departing from Kotka station and arriving at Lapland station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
Kotka to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka station.
Kotka to Lapland train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Rovaniemi station.
Book your Kotka to Lapland train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kotka and Lapland is 810.2 km. The road distance is 1,064 km.
You can take a train from Kotka to Rovaniemi via Kouvola and Tikkurila in around 11h 42m.