What is the cheapest way to get from Kotka to Helsinki?

The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Helsinki is to bus which costs €9 - €14 and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kotka to Helsinki?

The fastest way to get from Kotka to Helsinki is to drive which takes 1h 29m and costs €24 - €35.

Is there a direct bus between Kotka and Helsinki?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI and arriving at 30-35. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Kotka and Helsinki?

No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Helsinki. However, there are services departing from Kotkan satama and arriving at Helsinki via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.

How far is it from Kotka to Helsinki?

The distance between Kotka and Helsinki is 144 km. The road distance is 132.4 km.

How do I travel from Kotka to Helsinki without a car?

The best way to get from Kotka to Helsinki without a car is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €9 - €14.

How long does it take to get from Kotka to Helsinki?

The bus from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI to 30-35 takes 2h 10m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Kotka to Helsinki bus from?

Kotka to Helsinki bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI station.

Where do I catch the Kotka to Helsinki train from?

Kotka to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotkan satama station.

Train or bus from Kotka to Helsinki?

The best way to get from Kotka to Helsinki is to bus which takes 2h 10m and costs €9 - €14. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €26 - €50 and takes 3h 9m.

Where does the Kotka to Helsinki bus arrive?

Kotka to Helsinki bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at 30-35 station.

Where does the Kotka to Helsinki train arrive?

Kotka to Helsinki train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.

Can I drive from Kotka to Helsinki?

Yes, the driving distance between Kotka to Helsinki is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 29m to drive from Kotka to Helsinki.

How do I get a train ticket from Kotka to Helsinki?

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1. Take the bus from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI to 30-35bus Ob7
2h 10m
€9–14
Train
1. Take the train from Kotkan satama to Kouvolatrain O
2. Take the train from Kouvola to Helsinkitrain Ic 68 / ...
3h 9m
€26–46
Drive 132.4 km
1. Drive from Kotka to Helsinkicar 132.4 km
1h 29m
€25–35

Kotka to Helsinki by bus

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Distance: 144.4 km
Duration: 2h 10m

What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Helsinki, Finland?

OnniBus operates a bus from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI to 30-35 every 4 hours. Tickets cost €9–14 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kotkan satama to Helsinki via Kouvola in around 3h 9m.

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