There are 5 ways to get from Rovaniemi to Kotka by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Rovaniemi (RVN) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane RVN - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain
6h 57m€104–227Bus via 1
cheapest- Take the bus from 1 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus Ob4
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus Ob37
12h 46m€45–62Train
- Take the train from Rovaniemi to Oulutrain
- Take the train from Oulu to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkan satamatrain O
12h 11m€107–184Bus
- Take the bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Lahti Matkakeskusbus 3003 / ...
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus Ob37
12h 31m€72–116Drive 802.4 km
- Drive from Rovaniemi to Kotkacar 802.4 km
9h 45m€148–213
Rovaniemi to Kotka by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kotka is to bus via 1 which costs €45 - €65 and takes 12h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Rovaniemi to Kotka is to fly and train which takes 6h 57m and costs €100 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Rovaniemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema and arriving at Kotka via Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Rovaniemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Rovaniemi and arriving at Kotkan satama via Oulu and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.
The distance between Rovaniemi and Kotka is 912 km. The road distance is 802.4 km.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Kotka without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs €100 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Rovaniemi to Kotka, including transfers.
Rovaniemi to Kotka bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, depart from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema station.
Rovaniemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Rovaniemi station.
The best way to get from Rovaniemi to Kotka is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Rovaniemi, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a train from Rovaniemi to Kotkan satama via Oulu and Kouvola in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Kotka via Lahti in around 12h 31m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–210
- Website
- norwegian.com
Flights from Rovaniemi to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- vr.fi
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Oulu to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
Train from Kouvola to Kotkan satama
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- https://www.vr.fi/en
- Phone
- +358 40 5189
- Website
- rmhl.fi
Train from Rovaniemi to Oulu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 8m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Schedules at
- rmhl.fi
- Website
- traficom.fi
Bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Lahti Matkakeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- traficom.fi
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Rovaniemi linja-autoasema to Lahti Matkakeskus
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- onnibus.com
Bus from Lahti to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from 1 to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
Bus from Lahti to Kotka
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- https://www.onnibus.com/home
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More Questions & Answers
Rovaniemi to Kotka bus services, operated by Liikenne- ja viestintävirasto Traficom, arrive at Lahti Matkakeskus station.
Rovaniemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Oulu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rovaniemi to Kotka is 802 km. It takes approximately 9h 45m to drive from Rovaniemi to Kotka.
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