There are 5 ways to get from Helsinki to Kokkola by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Helsinki to Kokkolatrain Ic 25 / ...
3h 51m€55–100Bus via Paavalinkirkko
cheapest- 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€88–127Fly
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
2h 54m€128–215Bus
- Take the bus from 29 to Tulobus Ob1 / ...
8h 55m€30–45
Helsinki to Kokkola by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Kokkola is to bus via Paavalinkirkko which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Kokkola is to fly which takes 2h 54m and costs €120 - €220.
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 8h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Helsinki and arriving at Kokkola. Services depart every three hours, 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 - €100.
The train from Helsinki to Kokkola takes 3h 51m including transfers and departs every three hours.
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 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus via Paavalinkirkko, which costs €30 - €45 and takes 8h 17m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €220 and takes 2h 54m.
What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Finland?
Finnish Railways (VR) operates a train from Helsinki to Kokkola every 3 hours. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 3h 51m. Alternatively, OnniBus operates a bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulo once daily. Tickets cost €27–40 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
- €85–160
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Helsinki to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Paavalinkirkko to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €27–40
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from 29 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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More Questions & Answers
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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