There are 4 ways to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Line 600 bus, bus
best- Take the bus from Lentoasema to Koskelantiebus 600
- Take the bus from Viikki to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKIbus Ob7
3h 30m€16–22Train
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain Ic 11 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain O
3h 44m€24–43Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Kotka128.9 km
1h 21mDrive 128.9 km
- Drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotkacar 128.9 km
1h 21m€24–34
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka is to line 600 bus and bus which costs €15 - €22 and takes 3h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs €23 - €35.
No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI via Olympiakylä / Kalervonkatu and Viikki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Lentoasema and arriving at Kotkan satama via Tikkurila and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kotka is 146 km. The road distance is 128.9 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka without a car is to line 600 bus and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €15 - €22.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka, including transfers.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka bus services, operated by Helsingin seudun liikenne, depart from Lentoasema station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Tikkurila station.
The best way to get from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka is to line 600 bus and bus which takes 3h 30m and costs €15 - €22. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €23 - €45 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Helsinki Airport (HEL), Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Lentoasema to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI via Koskelantie, Olympiakylä / Kalervonkatu, and Viikki in around 3h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lentoasema to Kotkan satama via Tikkurila and Kouvola in around 3h 44m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 9 47664000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Helsingin seudun liikenne
Bus from Lentoasema to Koskelantie
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €4
- Website
- Helsingin seudun liikenne
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Viikki to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Omni Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Helsinki-HEL to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka bus services, operated by Helsingin seudun liikenne, arrive at Koskelantie station.
Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka is 129 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kotka.
There are 100+ hotels available in Kotka.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Kotka. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.