There are 6 ways to get from Kotka to Kokkola by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI to 30-35bus Ob7
- Take the train from Helsinki to Kokkolatrain Ic 25 / ...
6h 58m€77–116Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kotka to Lahtibus Ob37
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulobus Ob44
8h 35m€33–51Train, bus
- Take the train from Kotka Satama to Lahtitrain O
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulobus Ob44
8h 13m€38–59Drive 484.5 km
- Drive from Kotka to Kokkolacar 484.5 km
6h€102–148Train, fly
- Take the train from Kotka Satama to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK)plane HEL - KOK
5h 48m€168–258Train
- Take the train from Kotka Satama to Kouvolatrain O
- Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain Z / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kokkolatrain
7h 30m€87–146
Kotka to Kokkola by bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Kokkola is to bus which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Kotka to Kokkola is to train and fly which takes 5h 48m and costs €160 - €260.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotka to Kokkola. However, there are services departing from Kotka and arriving at Tulo via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Kokkola. However, there are services departing from Kotka Satama and arriving at Kokkola via Kouvola and Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Kotka and Kokkola is 610 km. The road distance is 484.5 km.
The best way to get from Kotka to Kokkola without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 58m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kotka to Kokkola, including transfers.
Kotka to Kokkola bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kotka station.
Kotka to Kokkola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka Satama station.
The best way to get from Kotka to Kokkola is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs €85 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 35m.
What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Kokkola, Keski-Pohjanmaa, Finland?
You can take a train from Kotka Satama to Kokkola via Kouvola and Tikkurila in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kotka to Tulo via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 in around 8h 35m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €100–160
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Helsinki to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kotka Satama to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–24
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kotka Satama to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kotka Satama to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kokkola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €60–100
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI to 30-35
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Kotka to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Kotka to Kokkola bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Lahti station.
Kotka to Kokkola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotka to Kokkola is 485 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Kotka to Kokkola.
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