There are 9 ways to get from Kemi to Kotka by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kemi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain O
10h 51m€88–161Bus via 1
cheapest- Take the bus from 1 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus Ob37
11h 16m€40–55Bus
- Take the bus from Kemi, linja-autoasema to Lahti Matkakeskusbus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus Ob37
10h 56m€57–90Drive 687.2 km
- Drive from Kemi to Kotkacar 687.2 km
8h 15m€125–181Fly from Kemi-Tornio Airport, train
- Fly from Kemi-Tornio Airport (KEM) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KEM - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain
7h 44m€123–208Train via Helsinki
- Take the train from Kemi to Helsinkitrain
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kouvolatrain Z / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain O
11h 2m€117–201Train to Oulu Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kemi to Oulutrain
- Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane OUL - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain
8h 43m€105–258Train to Rovaniemi, fly, train
- Take the train from Kemi to Rovaniemitrain
- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RVN - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain
9h 30m€116–250Train to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly, train
- Take the train from Kemi to Kokkolatrain
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KOK - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain
9h 58m€195–313
Kemi to Kotka by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to bus via 1 which costs €35 - €55 and takes 11h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to fly and train which takes 7h 44m and costs €120 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Kemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Kemi, linja-autoasema and arriving at Kotka via Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Kemi and arriving at Kotkan satama via Oulu and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 51m.
The distance between Kemi and Kotka is 765 km. The road distance is 687.2 km.
The best way to get from Kemi to Kotka without a car is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs €85 - €170.
It takes approximately 10h 51m to get from Kemi to Kotka, including transfers.
Kemi to Kotka bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Kemi, linja-autoasema station.
Kemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kemi station.
The best way to get from Kemi to Kotka is to train which takes 10h 51m and costs €85 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 10h 56m.
What companies run services between Kemi, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a train from Kemi to Kotkan satama via Oulu and Kouvola in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kemi, linja-autoasema to Kotka via Lahti in around 10h 56m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Kemi-Tornio Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €95–170
Flights from Oulu Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €65–190
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–200
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €95–160
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €80–130
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–130
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €90–160
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–22
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
Train from Kemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
Train from Kemi to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
Bus from Kemi, linja-autoasema to Lahti Matkakeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kemi, linja-autoasema to Lahti Matkakeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 1 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Kemi to Kotka bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Lahti Matkakeskus station.
Kemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kemi to Kotka is 687 km. It takes approximately 8h 15m to drive from Kemi to Kotka.
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