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There are 6 ways to get from Oulu to Kotka by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oulu to Kouvolatrain train Ic 68 / ...
    2. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain train O
    8h 53m
    €82–136

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from 12 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus bus Ob4 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus bus Ob37
    9h 36m
    €35–84

  3. Drive 582.8 km

    1. Drive from Oulu to Kotkacar car 582.8 km
    7h
    €107–155

  4. Fly from Oulu Airport, train

    1. Fly from Oulu Airport (OUL) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane OUL - HEL
    2. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain train
    7h 10m
    €95–258

  5. Bus via Toivakka

    1. Take the bus from 12 to Viisarimäki pika Ebus bus Ob4
    2. Take the bus from Viisarimäki pika E to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus bus Ob4 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus bus
    10h 36m
    €37–53

  6. Train to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Oulu to Kokkolatrain train
    2. Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane plane KOK - HEL
    3. Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain train
    4. Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain train
    8h 45m
    €175–293

Oulu to Kotka by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 663.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

You can take a train from Oulu to Kotkan satama via Kouvola in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 12 to Kotka via Lahti in around 9h 36m.

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