There are 6 ways to get from Kotka to Rovaniemi by train, plane, bus, or car
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Train, fly
best- Take the train from Kotka to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain
- Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Rovaniemi (RVN)plane HEL - RVN
6h 50m€101–235Bus via Kotka
cheapest- Take the bus from Kotka to Lahtibus Ob37
- Take the bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to 1bus Ob4
12h 40m€41–66Train
- Take the train from Kotka to Kouvolatrain O
- Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain Z / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Rovaniemitrain
11h 47m€124–220Bus
- Take the bus from Kotka to Lahtibus Ob37
- Take the bus from Lahti, Transport Center to Rovaniemi, Bus Stationbus 3007 / ...
12h 25m€71–111Drive 800.2 km
- Drive from Kotka to Rovaniemicar 800.2 km
9h 42m€152–220Train via Oulu
- Take the train from Kotka Satama to Kouvolatrain O
- Take the train from Kouvola to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Rovaniemitrain
11h 56m€108–185
Kotka to Rovaniemi by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Rovaniemi is to bus via Kotka which costs €40 - €70 and takes 12h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kotka to Rovaniemi is to train and fly which takes 6h 50m and costs €100 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Kotka to Rovaniemi station. However, there are services departing from Kotka and arriving at Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Lahti, Transport Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Rovaniemi. However, there are services departing from Kotka and arriving at Rovaniemi via Kouvola and Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
The distance between Kotka and Rovaniemi is 912 km. The road distance is 800.2 km.
The best way to get from Kotka to Rovaniemi without a car is to train which takes 11h 47m and costs €120 - €220.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Kotka to Rovaniemi, including transfers.
Kotka to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kotka station.
Kotka to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotka station.
The best way to get from Kotka to Rovaniemi is to train which takes 11h 47m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Rovaniemi, Finland?
You can take a train from Kotka to Rovaniemi via Kouvola and Tikkurila in around 11h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kotka to Rovaniemi, Bus Station via Lahti, Transport Center in around 12h 25m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80–210
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Helsinki Airport to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €65–140
- 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 Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- 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
- €18–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- 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 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Oulu to Rovaniemi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- Pohjois-Suomen Rautatieharrastajat ry
- 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 Kotka to Lahti
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 to 1
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- 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 Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- FlixBus Finland Oy
Bus from Lahti, Transport Center to Rovaniemi, Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- FlixBus Finland Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Kotka to Rovaniemi bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Lahti station.
Kotka to Rovaniemi train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kotka to Rovaniemi is 800 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Kotka to Rovaniemi.
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