There are 5 ways to get from Kotka to Oulu by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Kotka Satama to Kouvolatrain O
- Take the train from Kouvola to Oulutrain Ic 65 / ...
8h 29m€82–130Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kotka to Lahtibus Ob37
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituribus Ob4 / ...
9h 33m€36–81Drive 581.6 km
- Drive from Kotka to Oulucar 581.6 km
6h 59m€110–159Train, fly
- Take the train from Kotka to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Oulu Airport (OUL)plane HEL - OUL
6h 2m€99–238Train via Kotka
- Take the train from Kotka to Kouvolatrain O
- Take the train from Kouvola to Oulutrain Ic 63
8h 43m€81–130
Kotka to Oulu by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Oulu is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Kotka to Oulu is to train and fly which takes 6h 2m and costs €95 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotka to Oulu. However, there are services departing from Kotka and arriving at Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Oulu. However, there are services departing from Kotka Satama and arriving at Oulu via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
The distance between Kotka and Oulu is 663 km. The road distance is 581.6 km.
The best way to get from Kotka to Oulu without a car is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €80 - €130.
It takes approximately 8h 29m to get from Kotka to Oulu, including transfers.
Kotka to Oulu bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kotka station.
Kotka to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka Satama station.
The best way to get from Kotka to Oulu is to train which takes 8h 29m and costs €80 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 9h 33m.
What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Oulu, Finland?
You can take a train from Kotka Satama to Oulu via Kouvola in around 8h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kotka to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri via Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 in around 9h 33m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Oulu Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70–190
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kotka Satama to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- 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
- €18–29
- 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 Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €75–120
- 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
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to Oulu Linja-autoasema, tulolaituri
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Kotka to Oulu bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Lahti station.
Kotka to Oulu train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotka to Oulu is 582 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Kotka to Oulu.
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