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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Kotka by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Helsinki Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane BUD - HEL
    2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain train
    8h 50m
    €95–285

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Helsinki, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from 29 to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKIbus bus Ob7
    35h 35m
    €148–237

  3. Drive 3,893.4 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Kotkacar car 3,893.4 km
    41h 46m
    €709–1,025

  4. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Lennart Meri International Airport, ferry, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL)plane plane BUD - TLL
    2. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki Terminal 2ferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Helsinki to Kouvolatrain train
    4. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain train
    13h 6m
    €105–284

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Helsinki Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane VIE - HEL
    3. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain train
    4. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain train
    11h 27m
    €116–379

Budapest to Kotka by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration35h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€148Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,702.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 50m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Kotka, Finland?

You can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI via Tallinn, Bus Station and 29 in around 35h 35m.

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