The average train between Tampere and Kotka takes 4h 55m and the fastest train takes 3h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Tampere 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 Tampere and Kotka. The earliest departure is at 3:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Tampere is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Kotka at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Tikkurila and take an average of 4h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Tampere to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Tampere station and arriving at Kotka station via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
Tampere to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tampere station.
Tampere to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kotkan satama station.
Book your Tampere to Kotka train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Tampere and Kotka is 205.4 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Tampere to Kotkan satama via Tikkurila and Kouvola in around 4h 59m.