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How to get fromKotka to Kajaaniby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kotka to Kajaani by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kotkan satama to Kouvolatrain train O
    2. Take the train from Kouvola to Kajaanitrain train Ic 65 / ...
    6h 18m
    €56–101

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kotka to Lahtibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulobus bus Ob5
    3. Take the bus from Linja-autoasema 1 to Pohjolankatu Kirkko Ebus bus
    10h 5m
    €54–90

  3. Drive 485.4 km

    1. Drive from Kotka to Kajaanicar car 485.4 km
    5h 54m
    €89–129

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kotkan satama to Kouvolatrain train
    2. Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain train
    3. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kajaani (KAJ)plane plane HEL - KAJ
    6h 11m
    €145–238

Kotka to Kajaani by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 476.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Kajaani, Kainuu, Finland?

You can take a train from Kotkan satama to Kajaani via Kouvola in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kotka to Pohjolankatu Kirkko E via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 and Linja-autoasema 1 in around 10h 5m.

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