There are 4 ways to get from Mikkeli to Kotka by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kouvolatrain Ic 70 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain O
2h 45m€19–31Bus
- Take the bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus Ob5 / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus Ob37
4h 26m€23–32Drive 157.7 km
- Drive from Mikkeli to Kotkacar 157.7 km
2h€30–43Train via Kotka Satama
- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kouvolatrain Ic 70 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotka Satamatrain O
2h 48m€19–31
Mikkeli to Kotka by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mikkeli to Kotka is to train which costs €19 - €35 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Mikkeli to Kotka is to drive which takes 2h and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mikkeli to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat and arriving at Kotka via Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Mikkeli to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Mikkeli and arriving at Kotka via Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 45m.
The distance between Mikkeli and Kotka is 162 km. The road distance is 157.7 km.
The best way to get from Mikkeli to Kotka without a car is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €19 - €35.
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Mikkeli to Kotka, including transfers.
Mikkeli to Kotka bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat station.
Mikkeli to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Mikkeli station.
The best way to get from Mikkeli to Kotka is to train which takes 2h 45m and costs €19 - €35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €35 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Mikkeli, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a train from Mikkeli to Kotka via Kouvola in around 2h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Kotka via Lahti in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Mikkeli to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Mikkeli to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Kouvola to Kotka Satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Mikkeli Matkakeskus, saapuvat to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Lahti to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Mikkeli to Kotka bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 station.
Mikkeli to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kouvola station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mikkeli to Kotka is 158 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Mikkeli to Kotka.
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