The average train between Kuopio and Kotka takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kuopio to Kotka. 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 Kuopio and Kotka. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kuopio is at 5:23 PM which arrives into Kotka at 8:59 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

3h 37m • 1 change

4h 4m • 1 change

3h 48m • 1 change

3h 36m • 1 change

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4h 10m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

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4h 10m • 1 change

3h 37m • 1 change

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3h 48m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Kuopio to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Kuopio station and arriving at Kotka station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Kuopio to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kuopio station.
Kuopio to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kotka station.
Book your Kuopio to Kotka train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kuopio and Kotka is 272.5 km. The road distance is 316 km.
You can take a train from Kuopio to Kotka via Kouvola in around 4h 20m.