There are 4 ways to get from Salo to Kotka by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Salo to Helsinkitrain Ic 960 / ...
- Take the bus from 29 to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKIbus Ob7 / ...
4h 49m€27–42Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Muurlan tulli to Helsinki Kamppibus Ob12
- Take the bus from 29 to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKIbus Ob7 / ...
4h 56m€22–31Train
- Take the train from Salo to Pasilatrain
- Take the train from Pasila to Kouvolatrain Z / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain O
5h 35m€40–71Drive 241.6 km
- Drive from Salo to Kotkacar 241.6 km
2h 32m€45–65
Salo to Kotka by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salo to Kotka is to bus which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Salo to Kotka is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Salo to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Muurlan tulli and arriving at Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI via 29. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Salo to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Salo and arriving at Kotka via Pasila and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
The distance between Salo and Kotka is 271 km. The road distance is 241.6 km.
The best way to get from Salo to Kotka without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 49m and costs €26 - €45.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Salo to Kotka, including transfers.
Salo to Kotka bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Muurlan tulli station.
Salo to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Salo station.
The best way to get from Salo to Kotka is to train which takes 5h 35m and costs €35 - €75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €35 and takes 4h 56m.
What companies run services between Salo, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a train from Salo to Kotka via Pasila and Kouvola in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Muurlan tulli to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI via Helsinki Kamppi and 29 in around 4h 56m.
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Salo to Helsinki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Salo to Pasila
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–26
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Pasila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- 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)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Muurlan tulli to Helsinki Kamppi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from 29 to Kotkan linja-autoasema PÄÄTEPYSÄKKI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Salo to Kotka bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Helsinki Kamppi station.
Salo to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Pasila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Salo to Kotka is 242 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Salo to Kotka.
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