The average train between Vantaa and Kotka takes 3h and the fastest train takes 2h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Vantaa 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 Vantaa and Kotka. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Vantaa is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Kotka at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vantaa to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Vantaa station and arriving at Kotka station via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
Vantaa to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
Vantaa to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kotka station.
Book your Vantaa to Kotka train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Vantaa and Kotka is 106.4 km. The road distance is 199 km.
You can take a train from Tikkurila to Kotka via Kouvola in around 3h 28m.