There are 4 ways to get from Joensuu to Kotka 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 Joensuu to Kouvolatrain Ic 8 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain O
4h 49m€47–75Bus
- Take the bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Lahti, Transport Centerbus 3006
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus Ob37
9h 6m€51–75Drive 342.3 km
- Drive from Joensuu to Kotkacar 342.3 km
4h 12m€65–94Fly, train
- Fly from Joensuu Airport (JOE) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane JOE - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain
6h 46m€134–227
Joensuu to Kotka by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joensuu to Kotka is to train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Joensuu to Kotka is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €65 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Joensuu station to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Joensuu, Bus station and arriving at Kotka via Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Joensuu to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Joensuu and arriving at Kotka via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Joensuu and Kotka is 362 km. The road distance is 342.3 km.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Kotka without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €75.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Joensuu to Kotka, including transfers.
Joensuu to Kotka bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Joensuu, Bus station.
Joensuu to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Joensuu station.
The best way to get from Joensuu to Kotka is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 9h 6m.
What companies run services between Joensuu, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a train from Joensuu to Kotka via Kouvola in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Kotka via Lahti in around 9h 6m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Joensuu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Joensuu to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Lahti, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Joensuu, Bus station to Lahti, Transport Center
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Joensuu to Kotka bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lahti, Transport Center station.
Joensuu to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joensuu to Kotka is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Joensuu to Kotka.
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