What is the cheapest way to get from Kotka to Tampere?

The cheapest way to get from Kotka to Tampere is to bus which costs €14 - €20 and takes 3h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kotka to Tampere?

The fastest way to get from Kotka to Tampere is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Kotka and Tampere?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI and arriving at Sammonaukio C. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Kotka and Tampere?

No, there is no direct train from Kotka to Tampere. However, there are services departing from Kotkan satama and arriving at Tampere via Kouvola and Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.

How far is it from Kotka to Tampere?

The distance between Kotka and Tampere is 247 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.

How do I travel from Kotka to Tampere without a car?

The best way to get from Kotka to Tampere without a car is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs €14 - €20.

How long does it take to get from Kotka to Tampere?

The bus from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI to Sammonaukio C takes 3h 58m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Kotka to Tampere bus from?

Kotka to Tampere bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI station.

Where do I catch the Kotka to Tampere train from?

Kotka to Tampere train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kotkan satama station.

Train or bus from Kotka to Tampere?

The best way to get from Kotka to Tampere is to bus which takes 3h 58m and costs €14 - €20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 4h 56m.

Where does the Kotka to Tampere bus arrive?

Kotka to Tampere bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Sammonaukio C station.

Where does the Kotka to Tampere train arrive?

Kotka to Tampere train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.

Can I drive from Kotka to Tampere?

Yes, the driving distance between Kotka to Tampere is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Kotka to Tampere.

How do I get a train ticket from Kotka to Tampere?

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1. Take the bus from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI to Sammonaukio Cbus Ob37
3h 58m
€14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Kotkan satama to Kouvolatrain O
2. Take the train from Kouvola to Tikkurilatrain Z / ...
3. Take the train from Tikkurila to Tamperetrain R
4h 56m
€45–76
Drive 238.3 km
1. Drive from Kotka to Tamperecar 238.3 km
3h 18m
€44–64

Kotka to Tampere by bus

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Distance: 246.8 km
Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Kotka, Finland and Tampere, Finland?

OnniBus operates a bus from Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI to Sammonaukio C once daily. Tickets cost €14–20 and the journey takes 3h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kotkan satama to Tampere via Kouvola and Tikkurila in around 4h 56m.

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