The average train between Kemi and Kotka takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 10h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Kemi to Kotka. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Kemi and Kotka. The earliest departure is at 7:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kemi is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Kotka at 2:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Oulu and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kemi to Kotka. However, there are services departing from Kemi station and arriving at Kotka station via Oulu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Kemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), depart from Kemi station.
Kemi to Kotka train services, operated by Finnish Railways (VR), arrive at Kotka Satama station.
Book your Kemi to Kotka train tickets online with Finnish Railways (VR).
The distance between Kemi and Kotka is 598 km. The road distance is 766 km.
You can take a train from Kemi to Kotka Satama via Oulu and Kouvola in around 10h 51m.