The average train between Lappeenranta and Kotka takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Lappeenranta 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 every 4 hours between Lappeenranta and Kotka. The earliest departure is at 5:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lappeenranta is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Kotka at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lappeenranta to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Lappeenranta station and arriving at Kotka station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
Lappeenranta to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Lappeenranta station.
Lappeenranta to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kotkan satama station.
Book your Lappeenranta to Kotka train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Lappeenranta and Kotka is 94.3 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Lappeenranta to Kotkan satama via Kouvola in around 2h 26m.