There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Kokkola by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Kokkolatrain Ic 51 / ...
3h 51m€55–95Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob1 / ...
9h€29–45Bus via Paavalinkirkko
- Take the bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulobus Ob44
8h 17m€30–44Drive 477.8 km
- Drive from Helsinki to Kokkolacar 477.8 km
6h 4m€91–131Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
3h€143–225
Helsinki to Kokkola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kokkola is to bus via Paavalinkirkko which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kokkola is to fly which takes 3h and costs €140 - €230.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from 29 and arriving at Tulo. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kokkola. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 51m.
The distance between Helsinki and Kokkola is 474 km. The road distance is 477.8 km.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kokkola without a car is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €95.
The train from Helsinki to Kokkola takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs hourly.
Helsinki to Kokkola bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Paavalinkirkko station.
Helsinki to Kokkola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Helsinki station.
The best way to get from Helsinki to Kokkola is to train which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus via Paavalinkirkko, which costs €29 - €45 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €140 - €230 and takes 3h.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Kokkola hourly. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulo once daily. Tickets cost €26–40 and the journey takes 7h 3m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Helsinki to Kokkola bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Tulo station.
Helsinki to Kokkola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kokkola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Kokkola is 478 km. It takes approximately 6h 4m to drive from Helsinki to Kokkola.
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