There are 4 ways to get from Kajaani to Kotka by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kajaani to Kouvolatrain Ic 70 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain O
6h 28m€56–91Bus
- Take the bus from Pohjolankatu 35 to Tulobus
- Take the bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus Ob5
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus
10h 6m€57–91Drive 485.9 km
- Drive from Kajaani to Kotkacar 485.9 km
5h 54m€91–131Fly, train
- Fly from Kajaani (KAJ) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KAJ - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain
7h 9m€129–218
Kajaani to Kotka by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kajaani to Kotka is to train which costs €55 - €95 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kajaani to Kotka is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs €90 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Kajaani to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Pohjolankatu 35 and arriving at Kotka via Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 and Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Kajaani to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Kajaani and arriving at Kotka via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
The distance between Kajaani and Kotka is 477 km. The road distance is 485.9 km.
The best way to get from Kajaani to Kotka without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €55 - €95.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kajaani to Kotka, including transfers.
Kajaani to Kotka bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, depart from Pohjolankatu 35 station.
Kajaani to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kajaani station.
The best way to get from Kajaani to Kotka is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €55 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a train from Kajaani to Kotka via Kouvola in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pohjolankatu 35 to Kotka via Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 and Lahti in around 10h 6m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kajaani to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kajaani to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–85
- 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)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- 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 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- Savonlinja
Bus from Pohjolankatu 35 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–40
- Website
- Savonlinja
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More Questions & Answers
Kajaani to Kotka bus services, operated by Savonlinja Oy, arrive at Tulo station.
Kajaani to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kajaani to Kotka is 486 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Kajaani to Kotka.
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