There are 4 ways to get from Kajaani 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 Kajaani to Kouvolatrain Ic 68 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain O
6h 45m€59–98Bus
cheapest- 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€53–90Drive 485.9 km
- Drive from Kajaani to Kotkacar 485.9 km
5h 54m€89–129Fly, 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 Kotkan satamatrain
6h 3m€146–238
Kajaani to Kotka by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kajaani to Kotka is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Kajaani to Kotka is to drive which takes 5h 54m and costs €85 - €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 Kotkan satama via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 45m.
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 45m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 6h 45m 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 45m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 10h 6m.
What companies run services between Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a train from Kajaani to Kotkan satama via Kouvola in around 6h 45m. 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
- vr.fi
Train from Kajaani to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €50–90
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 20 1415500
- [email protected]
- Website
- savonlinja.fi
Bus from Pohjolankatu 35 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €29–33
- Website
- https://savonlinja.fi/en/
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Lahti to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- traficom.fi
Bus from Kuopio Linja-autoasema 5 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
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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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