The average train between Kotka and Vaasa takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Kotka to Vaasa. 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 Vaasa. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kotka is at 9:16 PM which arrives into Vaasa at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Kouvola and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Vaasa. However, there are services departing from Kotka station and arriving at Vaasa station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 10m.
Kotka to Vaasa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka station.
Kotka to Vaasa train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Vaasa station.
Book your Kotka to Vaasa train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kotka and Vaasa is 404.8 km. The road distance is 599 km.
You can take a train from Kotka to Vaasa via Kouvola and Tikkurila in around 7h 20m.