There are 4 ways to get from Kotka to Joensuu by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kotka to Kouvolatrain O
- Take the train from Kouvola to Joensuutrain Ic 3 / ...
4h 49m€47–76Bus
- Take the bus from Kotka to Lahtibus Ob37
- Take the bus from Lahti, Transport Center to Joensuu, Bus stationbus 3006
9h 5m€51–76Drive 341.9 km
- Drive from Kotka to Joensuucar 341.9 km
4h 12m€65–94Train, fly
- Take the train from Kotka to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Joensuu Airport (JOE)plane HEL - JOE
6h 16m€135–227
Kotka to Joensuu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Joensuu is to train which costs €45 - €80 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Kotka to Joensuu is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotka to Joensuu station. However, there are services departing from Kotka and arriving at Joensuu, Bus station via Lahti, Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Joensuu. However, there are services departing from Kotka and arriving at Joensuu via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Kotka and Joensuu is 362 km. The road distance is 341.9 km.
The best way to get from Kotka to Joensuu without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €80.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Kotka to Joensuu, including transfers.
Kotka to Joensuu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kotka station.
Kotka to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka station.
The best way to get from Kotka to Joensuu is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €45 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 9h 5m.
What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Joensuu, Finland?
You can take a train from Kotka to Joensuu via Kouvola in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kotka to Joensuu, Bus station via Lahti, Transport Center in around 9h 5m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Joensuu 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 Kotka to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Joensuu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kotka to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Kotka to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lahti, Transport Center to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Lahti, Transport Center to Joensuu, Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Kotka to Joensuu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Lahti station.
Kotka to Joensuu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotka to Joensuu is 342 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Kotka to Joensuu.
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