The average train between Vaasa and Kotka takes 8h 43m and the fastest train takes 6h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Vaasa 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 Vaasa and Kotka. The earliest departure is at 5:44 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vaasa is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Kotka at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Tikkurila and take an average of 8h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Vaasa station and arriving at Kotka station via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 43m.
Vaasa to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
Vaasa to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kotkan satama station.
Book your Vaasa to Kotka train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Vaasa and Kotka is 404.8 km. The road distance is 600 km.
You can take a train from Vaasa to Kotkan satama via Tikkurila and Kouvola in around 7h 13m.