There are 4 ways to get from Savonlinna to Kotka by bus, train, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Neitsytkatu L to Tulobus
- Take the train from Mikkeli to Kouvolatrain
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain O
5h 19mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7bus Ob54
- Take the bus from Lahti to Kotkabus Ob37
6h 1m€27–37Drive 260 km
- Drive from Savonlinna to Kotkacar 260 km
3h 22m€49–71Train
- Take the train from Savonlinna to Parikkalatrain
- Take the train from Parikkala to Kouvolatrain S 4 / ...
- Take the train from Kouvola to Kotkatrain O
5h 21m€33–55
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Savonlinna to Kotka is to bus which costs €26 - €40 and takes 6h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Savonlinna to Kotka is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Savonlinna to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Kotka via Lahti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Savonlinna to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Savonlinna and arriving at Kotka via Parikkala and Kouvola. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 21m.
The distance between Savonlinna and Kotka is 266 km. The road distance is 260 km.
The best way to get from Savonlinna to Kotka without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Savonlinna to Kotka, including transfers.
Savonlinna to Kotka bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Savonlinna to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Savonlinna station.
The best way to get from Savonlinna to Kotka is to bus which takes 6h 1m and costs €26 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Savonlinna, Finland and Kotka, Finland?
You can take a bus from Tulo to Kotka via Lahti in around 6h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Savonlinna to Kotka via Parikkala and Kouvola in around 5h 21m.
- 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 Savonlinna to Parikkala
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–11
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Parikkala to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- 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)
- Website
- Linja-autoliike S Kosonen Oy
Bus from Neitsytkatu L to Tulo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- Linja-autoliike S Kosonen Oy
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Booking & Getting There
Savonlinna to Kotka bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Lahti Matkakeskus laituri7 station.
Savonlinna to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Parikkala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Savonlinna to Kotka is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Savonlinna to Kotka.
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