There are 4 ways to get from Imatra to Kotka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Imatra to Kouvolatrain Ic 8 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain O
3h 58m€23–37Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saareksiinmäki L to Oikokatu Lbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Tulo to Karhula ramppi Lbus Ob6
4h 13m€19–28Drive 143.5 km
- Drive from Imatra to Kotkacar 143.5 km
1h 49m€27–39Bus, line 1 bus
- Take the bus from Saareksiinmäki L to Matkakeskusbus 112
- Take the bus from Tulo to Tulobus Ob6
- Take the bus from Hamina linja-autoasema to Kauppatori Keskuskatubus 1 / ...
4h 49m
Imatra to Kotka by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Imatra to Kotka is to bus which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Imatra to Kotka is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs €26 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Imatra to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Saareksiinmäki L and arriving at Keskuskatu 17 I via Oikokatu I, Tulo and Karhula B. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Imatra to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Imatra and arriving at Kotka via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
The distance between Imatra and Kotka is 175 km. The road distance is 143.5 km.
The best way to get from Imatra to Kotka without a car is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €22 - €40.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Imatra to Kotka, including transfers.
Imatra to Kotka bus services, operated by Kymen Charterline Oy, depart from Saareksiinmäki L station.
Imatra to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Imatra station.
The best way to get from Imatra to Kotka is to train which takes 3h 58m and costs €22 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €28 and takes 4h 13m.
What companies run services between Imatra, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Koulukatu 54 to Kotka via Keskusasema P, Imatra, and Kouvola in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saareksiinmäki L to Keskuskatu 17 I via Oikokatu I, Matkakeskus, Tulo, Karhula ramppi L, and Karhula B in around 4h 13m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Imatra to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 20 7109705
- Website
- Kymen Charterline Oy
Bus from Saareksiinmäki L to Oikokatu L
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- Kymen Charterline Oy
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More Questions & Answers
Imatra to Kotka bus services, operated by Kymen Charterline Oy, arrive at Oikokatu L station.
Imatra to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Imatra to Kotka is 144 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Imatra to Kotka.
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