There are 6 ways to get from Vaasa to Kouvola by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Vaasa to Tikkurilatrain Ic 48 / ...
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain Z / ...
5h 45m€68–109Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tulo to Pori matkakeskus laituri 6bus Ob1
- Take the bus from Pori to Tamperebus
- Take the bus from Tampere to Kouvolabus
9h 10m€39–60Train, bus
- Take the train from Vaasa to Tamperetrain Ic 48 / ...
- Take the bus from Sammonaukio D to 3bus Ob37
6h 9m€43–65Drive 428.6 km
- Drive from Vaasa to Kouvolacar 428.6 km
5h 30m€82–118Fly from Vaasa Airport, train
- Fly from Vaasa Airport (VAA) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane VAA - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
4h 54m€96–197Bus to Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport, fly, train
- Take the bus from Sepänkyläntie 4 to Söderpåras thbus
- Fly from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport (KOK) to Helsinki Airport (HEL)plane KOK - HEL
- Take the train from Tikkurila to Kouvolatrain
6h 41m€156–247
Vaasa to Kouvola by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vaasa to Kouvola is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vaasa to Kouvola is to fly and train which takes 4h 54m and costs €95 - €200.
No, there is no direct bus from Vaasa to Kouvola. However, there are services departing from Tulo and arriving at Kouvola via Pori and Tampere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Vaasa to Kouvola. However, there are services departing from Vaasa and arriving at Kouvola via Tikkurila. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.
The distance between Vaasa and Kouvola is 548 km. The road distance is 428.6 km.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kouvola without a car is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Vaasa to Kouvola, including transfers.
Vaasa to Kouvola bus services, operated by OnniBus, depart from Tulo station.
Vaasa to Kouvola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Vaasa station.
The best way to get from Vaasa to Kouvola is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 9h 10m.
What companies run services between Vaasa, Finland and Kouvola, Finland?
You can take a train from Vaasa to Kouvola via Tikkurila in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tulo to Kouvola via Pori and Tampere in around 9h 10m.
- Website
- finnair.com
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €75–150
Flights from Vaasa Airport to Helsinki Airport via Umea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- €75–150
Flights from Kokkola-Pietarsaari Airport to Helsinki Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Phone
- +358 0100 3232
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Tikkurila
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Vaasa to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
Train from Tikkurila to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Finnish Railways (VR)
- Phone
- +358 600 02010
- [email protected]
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Sammonaukio D to 3
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tulo to Pori matkakeskus laituri 6
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Pori to Tampere
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Omni Bus
Bus from Tampere to Kouvola
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–20
- Website
- Omni Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Vaasa to Kouvola bus services, operated by OnniBus, arrive at Pori matkakeskus laituri 6 station.
Vaasa to Kouvola train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Tikkurila station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vaasa to Kouvola is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 30m to drive from Vaasa to Kouvola.
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